University of Cuenca
About the University of Cuenca
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The University of Cuenca is a public institution of higher education located in Cuenca, Ecuador. The university was initially founded in 1867, and is one of the oldest universities in the country. University of Cuenca is the principal university of Azuay Province.
The university offers wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes across different disciplines through its numerous faculties such as architecture, arts, agricultural sciences, hospitality sciences, economic and administrative sciences, medical sciences, engineering, psychology, and many others.
The University of Cuenca campus has amenities such as classrooms, laboratories, and research centres. Several events and activities are held throughout the year to make campus life vibrant for students.
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Key Student Statistics
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- Student gender ratio
- 58 F : 42 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 1% (1)
- Students per staff
- 19.9 (1)
- Student total
- 16641 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Subjects Taught at the University of Cuenca
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Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Law
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Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
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Physical Sciences
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Psychology
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Social Sciences
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