Booklet UDLA Ecuador

UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS Quito, Ecuador

WELCOME TO UDLA

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, the incredible biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands.

It is easy and low-cost to get around the country using public transportation, which makes traveling and exploring perfect for a student budget.

In addition, Ecuador is one of the best countries in Latin America to learn Spanish because Ecuadorian’s accent is neutral and easy to understand.

DISCOVER QUITO

Quito, capital of Ecuador was founded at the foot of Pichincha Volcano, 13 km south of the Equator, at 2,850 meters above the sea level (9,200 feet).

With an area of over one million acres, a population of 2,2 million inhabitants, and temperature that ranges from 49 to 70 degrees Farenheit, Quito is agreeable and charming, with deeply intriguing history and the gorgeous Andean backdrop. Snow-capped mountains, cloud forests, and “patchwork” valleys surround the city.

Quito is also known by its priceless colonial treasures.

The city of Quito has been considered cradle of art and civilization, historically recognized as the Light of America, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Its historical center, the largest in the continent, is filled with life, commercial activity, and the placid, laid-back atmosphere of colorful plazas surrounded by stunning architecture preserved since colonial times.

ABOUT UDLA The Universidad de Las Americas (UDLA) is the largest private university in Ecuador, founded in 1994 in Quito.

UDLA has three campuses in the city and an experimental farm in Nono, one hour away from the downtown.

The university’s modern facilities, equipped with stateof-the-art technology, include auditoriums, libraries, exhibition halls, computer rooms, outdoor patio

Institutional Accreditations:

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areas, research labs and design workshops, as well as UDLAPark, the newest campus, which has incorporated solar panels to generate a percentage of the power it requires. Students, professors, and researchers can use these facilities for research, training, community work, workshops, practicums, and other activities.

FACILITIES

COMMUNICATION

INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES Talleres de Hospitalidad y Turismo

RESEARCH UDLA is dedicated to the development of the scientific academic area, for being committed to the generation of content that contributes to the solution of problems faced by humanity. Our Research Department currently manages 109 projects in different fields, in charge of Ecuadorian and foreign professionals. 46 of these are studied and carried out in laboratories.

109 ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS

77

FULL TIME RESEARCHERS OF 17 NATIONALITIES

547

HIGH-IMPACT PUBLICATIONS 2008-2020

RESEARCH GROUPS: Biodiversity, Environment and Health

Bio-Cheminformatics

Brain, Emotion and Conduct

Place, Environment and Society

Acoustic Environments

Economics and Business

LIST OF MAJORS Faculty of Architecture and Design: Architecture Interior Design Product Design

Faculty of Communication and Audiovisual Arts: Advertising Communication Film School Graphic Design Journalism Media Production

Faculty of Dentistry: Dentistry

Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences: Business Administration Economy Finance International Trade Marketing Sports Management

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences: Agro industrial Engineering Biotechnology Engineering Environmental Engineering Electronic Engineering and Automation Industrial Engineering IT Engineering Software Engineering Sound and Acoustics Engineering Telecommunications Engineering

Faculty of Health Sciences: Nursing Physical Therapy Veterinary Medicine

Faculty of Medicine: Medicine

Faculty of Law: Law

School of Culinary Arts: Culinary Arts

School of Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Tourism

School of Music: Musical Arts

School of Political Sciences and International Relations: International Relations Political Science

School of Psychology: Education Clinical Psychology Psychology

POST-GRADUATE STUDIES Faculty of Health Sciences: Master of Nursing

Faculty of Post-Graduate Studies: Master’s in digital Audiovisual Direction and Post-Production Master’s in business and Institutional Communication Management

Master’s in respiratory therapy Master of Integral Orthopedic Manual Therapy Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Anesthesiology

Master in Agro-Industry, Mention in Quality and Food Safety Master in Operations and Industrial Safety Management Master’s in systems management and Business Technology

Business School:

Master’s in information security management

Master of Business Administration – MBA

Master’s in human Talent Management, Mention in Organizational Development

Master’s in project management

Master’s in occupational safety and Health Master´s in advanced architectonic design Master´s in Telecommunication, Mention in Telecommunication Management Master´s in Local Growth

Faculty of Dentistry: Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics

Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences: Master in Econometrics

Master’s in administration and Organizational Management Master’s in digital Audiovisual Direction and Post-Production Master’s in business and Institutional Communication Management Master’s in marketing • Focus in Digital Strategy • Focus on Brand Management Master’s in health Institutions Management Master’s in finance • Focus on Stock Market and Banking Master’s in commerce • Focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation

CONTINUING EDUCATION / UDLA ONLINE International Allies:

The School of Continuing Education offers different training courses, and short-term programs (less than a year) with current topics of general interest. Within the offer, you can find: • Diplomas (80 hours onwards) • Certifications (40 to 79 hours) • Courses (20 to 39 hours)

More information: https://www.udla.edu.ec/educacion-continua-una-forma-de-crecer/ Our modality offers total freedom to choose the place and time to learn. In addition, our programs combine academic accuracy with innovation, ensuring educational quality.

We offer more than 20 online diplomas available in the following areas: • • • •

Business Administration Education IT Health

Visit our website for further information: https://online.udla.edu.ec/

COLLABORATIVE ONLINE INTERNATIONAL LEARNING (COIL) COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) is a pedagogical method that consists in the development of courses with a collaborative, international and virtual dimension, in which students can appreciate a global experience without leaving home.

• International virtual classroom: project that connects UDLA faculty with the faculty from foreign universities, to develop joint seminars or workshops on the topics related to the subjects they are teaching.

Within this program, UDLA offers: • Virtual Exchange: complementary experience to the academic semester, where students can take courses at a foreign university and experience what it is like to study in an international environment, without having to travel abroad.

• Intercultural Chat: program to practice English with an intercultural approach, through video-chat conversations with students from English-speaking countries, exchanging their culture.

SEMESTER IN QUITO Be part of UDLA! Visit Quito and take courses during our regular semesters.

Who can apply?

• Students from partner universities.

• Free mover student from any institution of higher education around the world • Independent students using study abroad provider organizations.

Why shall you take a semester at UDLA?

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More than 30 majors in different fields.

Modern facilities with high technology Access to practical and extracurricular activities Learn and improve skills in the Spanish language Use E-Learning platform as a complement to on-site classes • Go around one of the most biodiverse countries in the word • Use USD currency and do not worry about exchanging money • Join the community of people who love what they do

Academic Calendar:

• First semester: From mid-September to mid-February • Second semester: From mid-March to mid-July Students can be enrolled in maximum six courses per semester.

Credit’s conversion:

• 1 UDLA credit: 1 US credit • 1 UDLA credit: 2 ECTS

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Student ID Counselling helpdesk (Mentor UDLA) Psychological Counselling Learning and Academic Support Intercampus Buses UDLA Clubs IT Support helpdesk Accident insurance policy (until USD 5000)

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Services on Campus:

Medical Center Library Cafeteria Book Store Campus Print service

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Benefits for Students:

Virtual Tools available:

Virtual Library Virtual Classroom Microsoft 365 suite Banner auto service web UDLA + app

Housing: UDLA coordinates accommodation with the external provider: St. Gallen Haus in Quito.

There are different options for students from host families, university residences, to individual or shared apartments.

For more information visit: http://www.stgallenhaus.com/

UDLAmigos Buddy Program:

UDLAmigos promotes cultural exchange and integrates international students into UDLA. With UDLAmigos, international students can: • Meet a friend in Ecuador before their arrival • Be part of different activities and experiences offered

by UDLA, Quito and Ecuador • Become familiar with the university • Get to know the city (public transportation, places to go out with friends, etc.)

• Learn about Ecuadorian culture • Practice Spanish language • Clear up any doubts, get a second opinion and help from a fellow student • Share their own culture

Medical Insurance:

UDLA provides a free insurance policy for exchange students. The policy will be provided upon arrival in Ecuador and can be used in emergency and hospitalization with a coverage until USD 35.000.

We offer a 20-hour free Spanish Language course.

This course takes place during the orientation week.

If students need to improve their Spanish language skills, we suggest taking more classes at our Spanish School, before, during, or after their exchange semester.

Spanish language course:

SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS Ecuador is an excellent destination for academic experience and immersion in a country of cultural wealth and natural biodiversity.

UDLA offers a variety of short courses in over 30 majors.

The academic program includes field trips to places related to the topic of the course. Furthermore, we guarantee a total immersion in Ecuadorian culture thanks to the homestay options and many cultural trips.

Available programs:

Parts of the Programm: 1. Arrival. Welcome dinner.

2. Homestay.

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CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS We work closely with our partners to customize our programs and meet their specific needs. Our courses and family homestays offer an invaluable opportunity to become immersed in Ecuadorian life and culture.

Additionally, short-term programs are an excellent way to develop closer ties with UDLA, which lead to clearer and stronger future collaboration. Do not miss this opportunity to help your students become Global Citizens.

Are you ready to customize a program with us?

Short courses broshure

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Field trips

Academic content

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SPANISH SCHOOL Academic offer: • Individual Spanish courses • Peers and groups Spanish courses Online Spanish Courses: • DELE & SIELE Preparation Course • Custom designed Spanish courses for business • Custom designed Spanish courses for universities • Cervantes Institute Official Exams: • DELE • SIELE • CCSE

Institute Cervantes Accreditation: In Ecuador, the UDLA Spanish School is the unique center accredited by the Cervantes Institute. This qualification means that UDLA meets all the requirements and conditions established by the Instituto Cervantes Center Accreditation System (SACIC), the only one in the international arena focused exclusively on teaching Spanish.

Website: https://www.udla.edu.ec/spanish-school/en/

Email: espanol@udla.edu.ec

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP UDLA offers an internship in research with the guidance of UDLA staff from the Department of Research and Community Service.

There is a list of prerequisites required to get involved in the pre-selected topic in which students can contribute to research and, at the same time, learn from their tutors. Also, an online interview will be carried out with the candidates to decide on their final admission to the program.

During the internship, tutors will spend time with students, sharing analysis, surveys, pictures, and any other documents related to the research and its progress until the time when the intern is accepted to be part of the program.

Finally, discussion forums are organized in order to exchange vievs on the theme of the investigation, accordind to the schedule provided at the beginning of the project.

ADMISSIONS – DEGREE SEEKING UNDERGRADUATE FRESHMEN STUDENTS

UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER STUDENTS

Be part of the community of people who love what they do. UDLA offers a first-rate academic offer. Our study programs are managed according to high quality standards. Our team will be ready to give you information on admissions, requirements, and scholarships.

UDLA offers you the possibility of homologating the contents of the subjects taken at another university, at no cost.

Requirements for Freshmen Admission:

Requirements for Transfer Admission:

• Valid passport • Temporary Resident Student Visa or any Permanent Resident Visa in Ecuador • Apostilled documents that certify the completion of high school * • High School Diploma • Transcript of Records

• Valid passport • Temporary Resident Student Visa or any Permanent Resident Visa in Ecuador • Apostilled Documents that certify the completion of high school * • High School Diploma • Transcript of Records • Apostilled University documents of your earlier studies* • Transcript of Records • Degree Map • Syllabus of each approved subject

Only for those students whose first language is not Spanish: • Spanish language proficiency test: DELE, SIELE, or similar.

This process will allow you to continue with your studies, in the major of your preference.

Only for those students whose first language is not Spanish:

POST GRADUATE ADMISSIONS If you believe in your ambition, we can help you because we do as well!

Requirements for Post Graduate Admission: • Valid passport • Temporary Resident Student Visa or any Permanent Resident Visa in Ecuador • Curriculum Vitae • Apostilled Documents that certify the completion of undergraduate studies * • Bachelor, Engineer or similar Degree registration at Senescyt (Ecuadorian higher education authority). + • Transcript of Records Only for those students whose first language is not Spanish: • Spanish language proficiency test: DELE, SIELE, or similar.

All the programs offered are taught in Spanish language.

• Spanish language proficiency test: DELE, SIELE, or similar.

+ More information at: https://www.gob.ec/senescyt/tramites/ reconocimiento-general-titulos-extranjero

Contact:

Contact:

Carolina Cisneros / Head of Undergraduate Admissions carolina.cisneros@udla.edu.ec / admision@udla.edu.ec

Joselyn Sosa / Head of Post Graduate Admissions

For documents issued in a language different than Spanish, you must present a certified translation before an official interpreter. * Apostille - La Haye Convention of October 5, 1961

joselyn.sosa@udla.edu.ec / admision@udla.edu.ec

Students without proof of proficiency in Spanish language can contact our Spanish School: https://www.udla.edu.ec/spanish-school/

STUDENT LIFE As a university student, you can choose to live in a host family or a shared apartment Quito is in the center of the country; it is easy and accessible to travel around Ecuador.

Additionally, UDLA students can take part in extracurricular activities within university campuses, such as clubs or community service projects, among others.

UDLA CLUBS: Clubs are extracurricular activities that students take to complement their academic development, by generating discipline and perseverance for their academic and professional life.

There are more than 40 options of cultural, artistic, sporting, and social responsibility clubs.

Some of the club options include men’s and women’s soccer, Volleyball, Aerobics, Martial arts, Choir, Capoeira, Yoga, Film, Tropical dance, Tango, Magic, Speech, United Nations Models.

Check the social media of UDLA Clubs clubesudla

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LIVING COST FOR LONG STAYS HOUSING

USD200 - USD300 / per month Shared apartment

TRANSPORTATION • •

Urban Public Transport: USD 0.25 USD one-way.

Travel by taxi: smallest rate of USD 1.50 during the day and USD 1.75 at night.

UTILITY COSTS

USD24 / per day Host family

USD100 / per month Electricity Natural Gas Water Garbage and Recycling • Internet

FOOD

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CLOTHES Depending on the brand and place of purchase, imported items are expensive.

COMMUNICATION

DRINKS • • •

Water Bottle 500 ml: USD 0.50 Local Beer: USD1.50 Foreign Beer: USD3.50

USD300 per moth SPECIFIC COSTS: USD10 – USD20 per month Calls and Data mobile plan

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Basic Lunch (appetizer, main dish, juice and dessert): USD3 USD4 per person Dinner at a restaurant: USD20-USD30 per person

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

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Argentina Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Czech Republic France Guatemala México Netherlands Peru Poland Spain United Kingdom United States

+ of 70 International Agreements

What are we looking for?

• International Mobility: Students, Faculty, Staff • Virtual Programs: International Virtual Classroom, Webinars, COIL • Joint Research • Bilateral and Multilateral projects

Acreditations and rankings UDLA RECEIVES A WORLDWIDE QUALITY SEAL UDLA is the first Ecuadorian university and the ninth in Latin America to receive institutional accreditation from the United States.

WASC Senior College and University Commission is an of the seven US regional accreditors, which certifies universities such as Stanford, UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley, SDSU, among others.

After a rigorous five-year process, UDLA was accredited for its commitment to quality, its continuous improvement processes, its institutional integrity, and its learning outcomes.

UDLA a permanent commitment to quality.

WSCUC Accredited Universities: https://www.wscuc.org/institutions The only university in Ecuador with institutional accreditation in the United States.

Contact us International Programs Office Dirección de Relaciones Externas UDLAPark Campus Vía a Nayón S/N. a 300 mts del Redondel del Ciclista Quito, Ecuador EC170503 Phone: + 593 2 3981000 ext. 3140 / 2792 / 2381 Website: http://www.udla.edu.ec/internacional Email: programasinternacionales@udla.edu.ec udlainternacional udlainternacional udlaint​ UDLA Programas Internacionales