Universidad de Guayaquil

Overview

Ecuador's largest public university, founded in 1867, serves over 70,000 students across its main campus and six extensions. As the oldest higher education institution in Guayaquil, it introduced student co-governance and academic freedom in 1918, reflecting a longstanding tradition of academic excellence and innovation.

The university provides a comprehensive array of academic programs through 18 faculties, offering 52 undergraduate and multiple postgraduate options. It focuses on teaching, research, community engagement, and sustainable development. With extensive facilities and around 3,700 faculty members, the institution is committed to cultivating knowledgeable, socially responsible professionals and supporting students with state-of-the-art resources.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +593 4-228-4505
• Website: ug.edu.ec
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/udeguayaquil

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• public university
• higher education
• academic programs
• undergraduate degrees
• postgraduate degrees
• medical education
• nursing programs
• engineering
• social sciences
• business administration
• research and innovation
• community engagement
• student support services
• career development
• selective admission
• diverse student body
• ecuador
• sustainability
• social responsibility
• cultural education
• professional training
• educational facilities
• student clubs
• library services
• health sciences
• agricultural education
• information technology
• arts and physical education
• community partnerships
• social innovation
• ethical education
• lifelong learning
• academic excellence
• guayaquil
• education
• bachelor's degrees
• graduate studies
• trade agreements
• collegiate faculty
• degree certification
• graduate follow-up
• internationalization
• institutional accreditation
• student services
• academic planning
• curriculum development
• academic improvement
• scholarship programs
• research opportunities
• universities in ecuador
• public relations
• community service
• transparency portal
• human resources management
• student organizations
• admissions process
• academic regulations
• healthcare education
• engineering programs
• environmental studies
• interdisciplinary research
• technology integration
• student wellbeing
• career services
• financial assistance
• specialized training
• research initiatives
• academic gatherings
• faculty training
• educational management
• academic policies
• technological education
• quality assurance in education
• continuous education
• student rights
• international student exchange
• higher education governance
• student evaluation
• online education programs
• extraordinary academic periods
• events calendar
• academic timeline
• non-profit
• services
• education management
• environmental services
• renewables & environment
• nonprofit organization management

Technologies Used

• Apache
• Bootstrap Framework
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Google translate API
• Google translate widget
• Mobile Friendly
• Outlook
• Ubuntu
• WordPress.org