Universities in Quito, Ecuador
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Quito
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions. 5 universities from Quito appear in this ranking.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: New edition of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador in position #2586.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability updated with Universidad San Francisco, Quito ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Quito.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy published most recent results of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Includes 2 universities from Quito.

Rankings of universities in Quito, Ecuador 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 384 student ratings)
  • #1 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #801 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #2425 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 9 more rankings of Universidad San Francisco, Quito and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #4 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #3429 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 6 more rankings of Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (based on 266 student ratings)
  • #6 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #2428 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 7 more rankings of National Polytechnic School of Ecuador and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects


Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 272 student ratings)
  • #7 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #2283 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #5 
  • #122 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of University of the Americas, Ecuador

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 724 student ratings)
  • #6 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #3344 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #8 
  • #171 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of Central University of Ecuador, Quito

#6
Ecuador

SEK International University, Ecuador

  • #20 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
  • #31 
  • #5598 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 201 student ratings)
  • #10 
  • #171 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #101 
THE Latin America Rankings
[Published 04 July, 2023]
  • #35 
  • #405 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
Show 2 more rankings of Equinox University of Technology

#8
Ecuador

Simón Bolívar Andean University, Ecuador

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  • #16 
  • #4470 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#9
Ecuador

IAEN Institute of Advanced National Studies

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 7 student ratings)
  • #32 
  • #5662 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#10
Ecuador

University of the Hemispheres

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 64 student ratings)
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  • #46 
  • #10129 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (based on 41 student ratings)
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  • #19 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #126 
THE Latin America Rankings
[Published 04 July, 2023]
  • #37 
  • #458 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of International University of Ecuador

#12
Ecuador

Universidad Iberoamericana of Ecuador

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 35 student ratings)
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#13
Ecuador

University of Tourism Specialties

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 28 student ratings)

Highest subject rankings of universities in Quito

Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#1001 
National Polytechnic School of Ecuador

Quito Key Facts for International Students

11 out of 13 Universities in Quito Ranked in at least one ranking

15 Different Rankings list Universities in Quito (14 institution and 1 subject rankings)

2 Global Rankings rank Universities in Quito Among TOP 200

Population: 2782000

Time: GMT -5

District/province: Pichincha,

Living costs for students in Quito:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 59* (41% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 41* (59% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 51* (49% cheaper than London)
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 120 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Plug Type B
    • Residential voltage: 120 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz

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FAQ

Universidad San Francisco, Quito ranks #1 in Quito in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Quito Universidad San Francisco, Quito is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 14 rankings where Universidad San Francisco, Quito is listed.

National Polytechnic School of Ecuador is ranked best in Quito for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the National Polytechnic School of Ecuador.

Ranking publishers

4icu

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean:

Academic Reputation 30% Employer Reputation 20% Faculty to Student Ratio 10% Staff with PhD 10% International research network 10% Citations per Paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Latin America Rankings:

Teaching (the learning environment) 36% Research (volume, income and reputation) 34% Citations (research influence) 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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