Universidad de Las Américas - Booklet for international partners

UNIVERSIDADDE LASAMÉRICAS QUITO-ECUADOR

WELCOMETOUDLA

About us Universidad de Las AmĂŠricas was founded in 1994 and is the largest private university in Ecuador. Its four campuses, located in north of Quito, and a research farm, located two hours west of the capital, offer more than 40 different programs.

UDLA has modern facilities equipped with state-of-theart technology: auditoriums, libraries, exposition halls, computer rooms, outdoor patio areas, research labs and design workshops. UDLAPark, the newest campus, has incorporated solar panels to generate a percentage of the energy it consumes. Students, professors and researchers use these facilities for research activities, training, community work, demonstrations, practicums and more.

UDLA’s mission, being the most innovative and recognized university in Ecuador, is to offer a high- quality education for a changing and dynamic world. With more than 17,000 students and 1,000 professors, each student has the opportunity to be immersed in university life and Ecuadorian culture.

Learn about Ecuador Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America; however, it is a rich country in cultural, geographical and biological diversity.

In Ecuador it is possible to explore the highlands and snowcapped volcanoes in the Andes Mountains; the dry forests, beaches and mangroves of the Pacific coast; the tropical forests of the Amazon; and, of course, the incredible biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands.

It’s easy and cheap to get around the country using public transportation, which makes traveling and exploring perfect for a student budget.

Discover Quito Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is located in the heart of the Andes, north of the Equator. It is known as the city of “eternal spring”. The temperature averages 20° C during the day, 9° C at night. The dry season lasts from June to September and the rainy season from October to May.

Quito is a vibrant modern city and has the best preserved historical area in Latin America, being the first designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 1978. This historical area, one of the region´s most beautiful ones, is home to extraordinary colonial art.

UDLAAcademic Programs Undergraduate SCHOOLOFPOLITICAL SCIENCES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

SCHOOLOFHOSPITALITYANDTOURISM

• International Relations

• Tourism • Hospitality

SCHOOLOFGASTRONOMY

MUSIC SCHOOL

• Culinary Arts

BUSINESS SCHOOL • Business Administration • Finance

FACULTY OFARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN • Interior design • Architecture • Product Design

FACULTY OFCOMMUNICATIONAND VISUALARTS • • • • •

Media and Film Communication Graphic design Multimedia and Audiovisual Production Advertising

FACULTY OFENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES • • • • • • • • •

Agroindustrial engineering Environmental engineering Software Engineering Biotechnology Engineering Engineering in Information Technology Engineering in Sound and Acoustics Engineering in Telecommunications Industrial engineering Engineering in Electronics and Automatization

• Musical Arts

SCHOOLOFPSYCHOLOGY • Psychology

FACULTY OFECONOMICAND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES • • • •

Economy Sports management Marketing International Business

FACULTY OFLAW • Law

FACULTY OFDENTISTRY • Dentistry

FACULTY OFHEALTH SCIENCES • • • •

Nursing Physiotherapy Medicine Veterinary Medicine

UDLAAcademic Programs Postgraduate POSTGRADUATE FACULTY • Master in Operations Management and Industrial Safety • Master in Communication, Specialization in Social Networks • Master in Agribusiness, Agribusiness in Quality and Food Safety • Master in Business and Institutional Communication Direction • Master in Systems Management and Business Technology • Master in Occupational Safety and Health • Master in Human Resource Management, Specialization in Organizational Development • Master in Information Security Management • Specialty in Oral Rehabilitation • Specialty in Orthodontics

BUSINESS SCHOOL • Master in Marketing, Specialization in Brand Management • Master in Commerce, Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Master in Marketing, Specialization in Digital Strategy • Master in Administration and Organizational Management • Master in Business Administration, Specialization in Strategic Project Management • Master of Business Administration • Master in Finance, Specialization in Stock Market and Banking • Master in Commerce, Specialization in Strategy and Global Business • Master in Health Institutions Management

Research UDLA is committed to generating new knowledge through its Research Department. Nowadays, the University has 418 internationally indexed publications by its national and international scholars. This represents an increase of more than 50% in the last two years as a result of UDLA’s growing interest and investment in research and innovation.

Research specialties at UDLA include: -Ecology and Wildlife management -Bioactive compounds of Neotropical species -Biodiversity in both terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems

International Programs Office UDLA´s International Programs Office offers: • • • • • •

Exchange Program – 1 or 2 semesters Short term programs Spanish School Global Health Program (medical rotations-residency) Research Program Internships

The cost of an exchange program at UDLA depends on the type of program, length and whether or not your university has an agreement with UDLA.

Short term programs are individually priced depending on the course’s content and length and generally include accommodation costs. Visit UDLA’s website for available courses.

International Programs Office Academic Calendar: First semester From September to February

Second semester From March to July

Application Process: Althoughtheonlineapplicationformis available anytime,students should apply before the deadlines.

Further information: https://www.udla.edu.ec/incomingstudents

Available Courses: Visit UDLA´s degree maps at: https://www.udla.edu.ec/degreemaps Partnersinstitutionsmayrequestsyllabusofourcoursesbyemail: programasinternacionales@ udla.edu.ec

Admissions Requirements: •Two completed academic years of university •International health insurance (this can be purchased throughUDLA) •Spanish proficiency: minimum Level B2, which is evaluated using the Cervantes exam and an interview in Spanish • Approval from the home university

Housing: Different housing options are available in Quito: • Homestay • Shared apartments • International hostel • Individual houses for rent

Deadlines: First semester / Academic year July 15th

Second semester January 15th

Short Term Programs Universidad de Las AmĂŠricas offers a variety of short term programs for all the careers. This academic program is reinforced with field trips and different field trips related to the subject of the course.

Program Examples

1. Arrival.

Welcome dinner

6. Academic trips to indigenous communities in the Andes and in the Amazon jungle

2. Homestay

3. Welcome at the University. Orientation.

Campus visit

5. Field trips, company visits

7. Joined sessions with UDLA students to exchange experiences

4. Workshops and seminars at UDLA. Language classes

8. Farewell session and certificates

Short term programs are an excellent way to develop closer ties with UDLA leading to clearer and stronger future collaboration. Do not miss this opportunity to internationalize and to help your students become Global Citizens.

What we are known for “Communication Academy”

“Digital Communication and Community Organization”

“Cultural heritage and Biodiversityin Ecuador”

“Biodiversity and agricultural management”

“Sustainable innovation through design”

“Health System in Ecuador”

“Health and nutrition”

“Agricultural system in Ecuador”

“3D Animation”

“Spanish School”

“Business in Ecuador”

“Politics and Economy in Ecuador”

Student Services • Clubs UDLA offers 20 sports, art and culture oriented clubs for students looking for a way to spend their free time and complement their academic work with extracurricular activities. Some of the club options include: • Men’s and women’s soccer • Volleyball • Aerobics • Martial arts • Choir • Capoeira • Yoga • Film • Tropical dance • Tango • Belly dance • Magic • Speech • United Nations • Tourism Club The Tourism Club began with a group of students from the School of Hospitality and Tourism who wanted to provide students and non-students with a unique tourism experience. This club is open to international students and offers trips, workshops and discounts on restaurants, hotels and other activities. It also coordinates field trips and interesting lectures. The membership costs $15 per year.

• Internship Office The Internship Office facilitates UDLA students’ placement into internships according to their areas of interest and study.

• Dental Office A variety of dental services at a discounted rate to students and faculty is offered at Colon Campus.

• Medical Centers UDLA’s main medical center is located at UDLAPark, but each campus is equipped with its own clinic.

The medical center and clinics care for students who don’t require a hospital visit and provide first aid and prescriptions when needed. The center employs a highly-qualified team of medical professionals prepared for all medical emergencies. For students who need to be transferred to a hospital, the center has a private ambulance service on call 24 hours a day.

• Psychology Center The Psychology Center offers counseling and psychological services to adults, children, couples and families. UDLA students have access to discounted prices. It offers the following services: • Psychotherapy •Psychological counseling • Psychological evaluation and diagnosis • Parent counseling • Reports for psychological evaluation

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Contact us UDLA International Programs Office Av. Granados E12-41 and Colimes street Quito – Ecuador EC170503 Phone: +593 2 398 1000 ext. 2792 programasinternacionales@udla.edu.ec http://www.udla.edu.ec/internacional http://www.udla.edu.ec/tourvirtual/

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