{"id":2889,"date":"2025-06-11T18:57:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T18:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=2889"},"modified":"2026-05-18T21:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T21:41:10","slug":"universidad-san-francisco-de-quito","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/universidad-san-francisco-de-quito\/","title":{"rendered":"Universidad San Francisco de Quito"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is Ecuador’s leading private liberal arts university, founded in 1988. With a bilingual learning model and an international academic perspective, USFQ is designed to give students both strong subject knowledge and the communication skills needed for global careers. The university’s main campus in Cumbay\u00e1 brings together modern teaching spaces and research-oriented institutes across its 11 colleges and research units.<\/p>\n

USFQ serves around 8,000 students and is widely known for its active study-abroad partnerships and international-facing academic environment. It is especially recognized for its Gal\u00e1pagos Institute, its medical school, and hospitality management and culinary programs. By combining interdisciplinary coursework with an emphasis on critical thinking, USFQ aims to prepare graduates for leadership roles in Ecuador and abroad.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nUniversidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/th>\n1988<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/th>\nPrivate University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/th>\nCumbay\u00e1, Quito Metropolitan District<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/th>\nwww.usfq.edu.ec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accreditation<\/th>\nMiddle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/th>\nApprox. 8,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition can vary by program format (including medical and Gal\u00e1pagos offerings) and year of study. The table below summarizes commonly referenced annual ranges for planning purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (Annual, in USD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Programs<\/td>\n$12,000 – $16,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical School<\/td>\n$22,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Programs<\/td>\n$14,000 – $18,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gal\u00e1pagos Programs<\/td>\n+$3,000 program fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration Fees<\/td>\n$500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

USFQ’s academic portfolio is organized across multiple colleges and includes both degree programs and executive-style education. Students looking for a focused career path often compare USFQ’s professional pathways with other Ecuadorian options, such as Universidad de Las Am\u00e9ricas<\/a> for career-oriented degrees.<\/p>\n