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Study &
Research
in Ecuador

From the middle of the world, Ecuador is projecting itself into global education. In its first official participation at NAFSA 2026, the world's leading international education conference and exhibition, the country is bringing together universities and strategic stakeholders from the academic ecosystem in a pavilion that seeks to strengthen its international standing and forge high-value connections. Driven by CEDIA, the Study and Research in Ecuador represents a collective commitment to academic cooperation, international mobility, and building alliances that will transform the future of education and research.

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Sustainable partnerships

Sustainable partnerships

Building partnerships for sustainable impact and scientific discovery.

Biodiversity and research

Biodiversity and research

A unique environment for scientific discoveries where diversity drives innovation.

Academic and scientific mobility

Academic and scientific mobility

Learning experiences that go beyond the classroom and turn Ecuador into an active learning space.

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Meet the participating institutions that project a diverse, innovative Ecuador committed to creating academic connections that transcend borders and cultures.

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UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA ECOTEC

ECOTEC University is one of Ecuador's leading private universities, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, sustainability, and internationalization. With campuses in Samborondón, Guayaquil, and the Coast, it offers undergraduate, graduate, online, and executive education programs in areas such as business, law, engineering, health sciences, communication, and architecture.  

Through its IMPACT Educational Ecosystem, it promotes student-centered learning, applied research, creativity, and industry partnerships. Furthermore, it strengthens international collaboration through academic alliances, student and faculty exchange programs, COIL initiatives, and research cooperation. 

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UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS - ESPE

The University of the Armed Forces – ESPE is a leading higher education institution in Ecuador, recognized for its academic excellence, research capabilities, and connections with strategic sectors. Its academic and scientific programs are developed within a high-technology and applied science ecosystem, supported by extensive institutional experience in security and defense. This mission is driven by pillars of innovation and a firm commitment to the internationalization of education.

At NAFSA 2026, ESPE seeks to showcase its international academic offerings, strengthen institutional ties, and generate strategic alliances that promote academic cooperation, scientific research, and global mobility.

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ESCUELA SUPERIOR POLITÉCNICA DEL LITORAL

The Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) is Ecuador's leading public research university and the country's number one institution in the QS Latin America University Rankings 2026. It is recognized for its excellence in science, technology, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, and boasts engineering programs accredited internationally by ABET and EUR-ACE. Through its graduate programs, microcredentials, and global partnerships, the university fosters interdisciplinary education and research with international impact. In the Galápagos Islands, ESPOL has spearheaded scientific research and conservation initiatives for over a decade, while developing ESPOL Galápagos as a future center for education and international collaboration. 

At NAFSA 2026, ESPOL seeks to strengthen global alliances in scientific collaboration, academic mobility and international innovation initiatives. 

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UNIVERSIDAD REGIONAL AMAZÓNICA

The IKIAM Universidad Regional Amazónica , a flagship public university in Ecuador, focuses its mission on strengthening scientific research in the Amazon, promoting biodiversity conservation, the sustainable use of natural resources, and territorial development. Its academic model integrates science, technology, and ancestral knowledge, with an emphasis on biodiversity, biotechnology, climate change, water resources, bioeconomy, and clean energy. IKIAM fosters regional sustainability by using the Amazon as a living, natural laboratory.  

At NAFSA 2026, it seeks to expand its global reach, strengthen academic partnerships, and position the Ecuadorian Amazon as an international benchmark in research, sustainability, and innovation. 

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TECNOLÓGICO UNIVERSITARIO ESPÍRITU SANTO

The Tecnológico Universitario Espíritu Santo is an Ecuadorian institution with over 38 years of experience, committed to training innovative, ethical, and highly competitive professionals. Located in Guayaquil, it promotes an educational model based on academic excellence, technological innovation, and collaboration with the national and international productive sectors. Its academic offerings integrate practical training, human development, and digital transformation, with programs aligned to the demands of the labor market and global challenges. Furthermore, it fosters applied research, entrepreneurship, and inter-institutional cooperation. Through strategic alliances, academic exchange programs, and international networks, it strengthens its global presence and positions Ecuador as a regional leader in technical and technological education.

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UNIVERSIDAD DEL AZUAY

The Universidad del Azuay (founded in 1968) is a leading private university in Cuenca, Ecuador, a UNESCO World Heritage city. With over 5,000 students across eight faculties, UDA is recognized for its academic excellence, research, and international outreach. It holds two UNESCO Chairs, participates in seven Erasmus+ projects, and has partnerships in 28 countries. UDA seeks to strengthen strategic international alliances in student and faculty exchange, joint research, dual-degree programs, and internationally funded collaborations. 

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UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS

The Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) is a dynamic, globally-minded university in Quito, driven by academic excellence, innovation, and strategic international partnerships. It offers more than 96 undergraduate and graduate programs across diverse fields of study. It is the only Ecuadorian university with international institutional accreditation from WSCUC and boasts over 29 internationally accredited programs, as well as recognition in rankings such as QS, Times Higher Education, WURI, and SCImago. In 2026, it was recognized as the number one university in Ecuador by SCImago.  

At NAFSA 2026, it seeks to strengthen partnerships for academic mobility, COIL initiatives, and collaborative research.

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UNIVERSIDAD ESPÍRITU SANTO

The Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES) is one of Ecuador's leading universities, internationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, research, and global outreach. Ranked among the best universities in Latin America and among the top 1,000 institutions worldwide by QS, it has also been recognized by Times Higher Education as the best university in Ecuador for two consecutive years. Its educational model fosters internationalization, interdisciplinary collaboration, entrepreneurship, and employability in a globally connected environment.  

Through initiatives such as UEESCLINIC, the university strengthens its vision of a transformative higher education, with social impact, international relevance and commitment to community development.

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UNIVERSIDAD SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO

The Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is a leading private university in Ecuador, renowned for its Liberal Arts model, academic excellence, research, and innovation. With a strong global network of international partners, USFQ offers exchange programs, experiential learning, and personalized academic opportunities throughout Ecuador. It is the only university in the country with research stations in the cloud forest, the Amazon rainforest, and the Galápagos Islands. The university maintains a strong commitment to internationalization, interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability, and global impact. 

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UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE BABAHOYO

The Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo (UTB) offers undergraduate and graduate programs in both on-campus and online formats, promoting a flexible, inclusive education adapted to new digital dynamics. Its academic model integrates teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement, with an emphasis on strategic areas such as health, agribusiness, information technology, education, environmental sustainability, and digital transformation. The university drives institutional modernization through technological infrastructure, specialized laboratories, and applied research.  

During its participation in NAFSA 2026, UTB seeks to strengthen spaces for international cooperation, academic networks, mobility programs and new opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration with a global reach.

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UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE LOJA

The Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL), located in Loja, Ecuador, is a leading institution of on-campus and online education in Latin America. UTPL specializes in educational innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, health sciences, and applied research with social impact. In NAFSA 2026, UTPL aims to strengthen international partnerships, promote collaborative research, expand mobility programs, and foster global learning initiatives. With a people-centered vision and a firm commitment to academic excellence, UTPL educates globally minded professionals prepared to make a positive impact on the world.

Through its IMPACT Educational Ecosystem, it promotes student-centered learning, applied research, creativity, and industry partnerships. Furthermore, it strengthens international collaboration through academic alliances, student and faculty exchange programs, COIL initiatives, and research cooperation.