Universities in Ecuador

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 59 Universities in Ecuador

The Republic of Ecuador is divided into 24 provinces (Spanish: provincias). The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in the provinces of Pichincha and Guayas, which respectively host the capital city, Quito, and the nation's primary port, Guayaquil. Quito, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant academic environment, serves as an educational hub, while Guayaquil is vital for commerce and trade. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all provinces that include at least one Ecuadorian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Azuay (4)  
Bolivar (1)  
Canar (1)  
Carchi (1)  
Chimborazo (2)  
Cotopaxi (1)  
El Oro (1)  
Esmeraldas (1)  
Guayas (13)  
Imbabura (3)  
Loja (2)  
Los Rios (2)  
Manabi (5)  
Napo (1)  
Pastaza (1)  
Pichincha (17)  
Santa Elena (1)  
Tungurahua (2)  

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• Oldest Universities in Ecuador
  Explore the most traditional and long-established Ecuadorian post-secondary institutions according to uniRank's original research.
• A-Z Universities in Ecuador
  Search for Ecuadorian higher education institutions listed alphabetically from A to Z.
• Ecuadorian Universities by Town
  Look for tertiary institutions located in a particular Ecuadorian town or city.
• Top Public Universities in Ecuador
  Discover Ecuadorian public higher education institutions with potentially lower tuition fees.
• Top Private Universities in Ecuador
  Find out about Ecuadorian private higher education institutions.
• Top Non-Profit Universities in Ecuador
  Explore Ecuadorian not-for-profit higher education institutions that may offer lower tuition fees.
• Top For-Profit Universities in Ecuador
  Look for Ecuadorian for-profit higher education institutions.
• Top Ecuadorian Universities on Facebook
  See which tertiary institutions in Ecuador have the most followers on Facebook, according to uniRank's original research.
• Top Ecuadorian Universities on Twitter
  Discover the Universities in Ecuador that are most followed on Twitter, based on uniRank's original research.
• Top Ecuadorian Universities on Instagram
  Find out which post-secondary institutions in Ecuador are the most followed on Instagram, according to uniRank's original research.
• Top Ecuadorian Universities on YouTube
  Explore the Universities in Ecuador with the most subscribed channels on YouTube, based on uniRank's original research.