Universidad de Cuenca

Overview

The Universidad de Cuenca (UCUENCA) is a public university located in Cuenca, Azuay Province, Ecuador. Founded on October 15, 1867, it is the second oldest university in the country and the largest in the southern region. Renamed in 1926, UCUENCA is recognized for its commitment to human development, research, innovation, and community engagement.

The university comprises 12 faculties and offers 56 undergraduate programs across various fields, including arts, humanities, health sciences, and engineering. It has a rich history of expansion, adding numerous schools and programs over the decades. UCUENCA also emphasizes postgraduate education, focusing on knowledge management and societal problem-solving. Its mission is to train professionals dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society, with a vision of becoming a resilient and innovative university community by 2027.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Website: ucuenca.edu.ec
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/universidad-de-cuenca

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• research and innovation
• multidisciplinary programs
• regional sustainability
• patent applications
• diverse academic programs
• sustainability
• higher education
• data protection
• international networks
• event management
• student services
• student body
• public institution
• postgraduate education
• laboratory infrastructure
• continuing education
• faculty research
• interdisciplinary research
• scientific conferences
• research centers
• academic recognition
• undergraduate programs
• student diversity
• human resources
• community services
• laboratories
• research grants
• community programs
• postgraduate programs
• doctoral research
• laboratory facilities
• regional collaboration
• international collaborations
• scientific publications
• research and development
• scientific output
• regional innovation
• university
• public university
• regional impact
• regional university
• academic excellence
• interculturality
• digital transformation
• public research
• innovation
• colleges, universities, and professional schools
• international research
• research
• services
• engineering
• community engagement
• regional development
• doctoral programs
• academic quality
• research funding
• scientific journals
• academic partnerships
• education
• campus facilities
• agriculture
• intercultural dialogue
• scientific research
• architecture
• admissions
• academic offerings
• graduate programs
• languages
• research innovation
• libraries
• educational tools
• community involvement
• academic faculties
• student support
• workshops
• cultural programs
• international relations
• strategic plan
• scientific dissemination
• funding opportunities
• educational practices
• agricultural sciences
• arts
• business administration
• social sciences
• health sciences
• hospitality management
• legal studies
• psychology
• educational assessments
• student wellbeing
• scientific dialogue
• community service
• academic calendar
• partnerships
• student tracking
• job competencies
• technology education
• personal growth
• academic congresses
• faculty achievements
• celebration of arts
• academic research
• environmental services
• renewables & environment
• education management
• events services
• hospital & health care
• research & development

Technologies Used

• Android
• Apache
• Bootstrap Framework
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Google translate API
• Google translate widget
• Joomla
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Rackspace MailGun
• Ubuntu
• WordPress.org
• YouTube

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• EMPRESA PUBLICA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE CUENCA UCUENCAEP