Top 10 Promising Ecuador Universities And Colleges - 2023

Colleges & Universities Creating Your Pathway to Success

Throughout history, universities have brought a lot of benefits to the individuals who had the privilege of attending them, as well as the society in general. In the 21st century, as new discoveries keep appearing coupled with constant technological innovation, higher education has never been more beneficial to the individual and the society of a country in general alike. Namely, the increasing rate of individuals with higher education diplomas appears to be among the crucial factors in the advancement of the global economy and the improvement of the people’s quality of life.

Importance of Higher Education: Higher education is a rich cultural and scientific asset which enables personal development and promotes economic, technological and social change. It promotes the exchange of knowledge, research and innovation and equips students with the skills needed to meet ever changing labour markets. In addition, adults with higher levels of education are more likely to engage in organized volunteer work, to vote, and to donate blood; they are more likely to be in good health and less likely to smoke; and they are less likely to be incarcerated.

Role of Ecuador Universities and Colleges: For nature-lovers, Ecuador has always been pretty much impossible to beat. This country in the northwest corner of South America is renowned worldwide for its incredible biodiversity. Add in a vibrant cultural fusion of indigenous, European and African traditions, and the result is a unique study-abroad experience. Ecuador has over 70 universities, attended by more than 61,000 students. There are as many as 12 Ecuadorian universities in the QS Latin America University Rankings 2018, with the Universidad de San Francisco de Quito the highest-ranked at joint 57th in Latin America. With a long history of higher education, Ecuador boasts two Quito-based universities dating back to the 17th century, now merged to form the Universidad Central del Ecuador.

This issue of Higher Education Review talks about some of the professionally managed colleges in the country, which has been nurtured with best technical and professional infrastructure and assistance from efficient and skilled faculties ensuring delivery of quality higher education and research. This issue spotlights a list of ‘Colleges and University Special – 2023’, the list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the Higher Education Review editorial team.