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| Mailing Address: |
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Oficina de Programas Internacionales,
Casilla 17-12-841
Quito, Ecuador - América del Sur
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| Street Address: |
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Oficina de Programas Internacionales
Campus Cumbayá
Diego de Robles y Vía Interoceánica
Quito, Ecuador - América del Sur |
| Telephone Numbers: |
USFQ Main lines: (593) 2-297-1700 /1701 /1702 /1703
Direct Lines International Programs:
Verónica Castelo: (593) 2-297-1755
Maricarmen y Paz y Miño: (593) 2-297-1756
Jennifer Stimson: (593) 2-297-1757 |
| Fax number: |
(593) 2-297-1800, Attn: International Programs |
| Contacts: |
Jennifer Stimson de Rodríguez,
Director (agreements, general communications with partner institutions)
E-mail:
jennifers@usfq.edu.ec
Maricarmen Paz y Miño,
Assistant Director (homestays with Ecuadorian host families) E-mail: maria@usfq.edu.ec
Verónica Castelo,
Administrative Assistant (requests for information on costs, dates, application process; coordination of international visits)
E-mail:
vcastelo@usfq.edu.ec
For information on Galapagos programs, please contact our GAIAS office directly: susanc@usfq.edu.ec or diego@usfq.edu.ec |
| Number of Students: |
2650 undergraduates, 800 students in continuing education and distance education programs, 125 graduate students |
| Strengths: |
Liberal Arts (Literature, Anthropology, etc.), Ecology, Environmental Science, Spanish Language, International Relations, Art, Business, Administration. |
| Credit Load and Visa Type: |
Exchange students must take at least 12 credits to justify the 12-VIII Cultural Exchange visa (fall and spring semesters only). The maximum number of credits is usually 16, but students may request extensions up to 18 credits. Please note that USFQ’s special programs have separate requirements. |
| Admissions Deadlines: |
June 15 for Fall Semester
November 15 for Spring Semester
April 10 for Summer Session (No tuition waiver for Summer Session unless specified in the exchange agreement) |
| Academic Calendar and Tuition Costs (waived under bilateral exchange agreements): |
Fall semester 2005-2006:
August 22, 2005, Recommended arrival date August 24-25, 2005, Orientation
August 29, 2005, Start of classes
November 3-4, 2005, Vacation
December 5-6, 2005, Vacation
December 15, 2005, End of classes
December 16-21, 2005, Final examinations December 23, 2005, Recommended departure date
Fall Semester Tuition (for fee-paying students): $3,870
Spring Semester 2005-2006:
January 7, 2006, Recommended arrival date January 9-10, 2006, Orientation
January 11, 2006, Start of classes
February 27-28, 2006, Vacation
March 10, 2006, Vacation
April 3-9, 2006, Vacation (Spring Break)
May 4, 2006, End of classes
May 6-12, 2006, Final examinations
May 14, 2006, Recommended departure date
Spring Semester Tuition (for fee-paying students): $3,939.
Summer calendars and costs are listed under "Summer Programs" |
| Accomodations: |
Homestays with Ecuadorian host families in Quito (approximately 45 minutes from campus in public transportation), including breakfast and dinner, laundry service, a private room in the home and the experience of being another member of the family. Students who receive approval from their home institution to rent an apartment are responsible for making their own arrangements. |
Homestay Costs:
Fall 2005 &
Spring 2006 |
For students placed by the Office of International Programs: $13/day, totaling $1,599 for Fall Semester 2005 and $1,651 for Spring Semester 2006, based on recommended arrival and departure dates. There is also a $50 family placement fee payable once whether the student comes for a semester or full year. Costs vary for students placed through resident directors. |
| Personal Expenses: |
$1,500-$2,000 per semester including in-country travel, or approximately $250 per month, including approximately $300 for lunches (not included in the homestay) and $150 for transportation to and from USFQ, not including touristic travel. If planning to travel to Galapagos, bring an additional $1,000. |
| Books and Study Materials: |
Approximately $300 per semester. |
| Medical Insurance: |
Students should apply for an international medical insurance plan that will cover them while they are in Ecuador. In case medical attention is necessary, students will pay out of pocket and submit receipts to their insurance company to be reimbursed. |
| Student Services: |
The Office of International Programs offers an orientation program at the beginning of each semester. We highly recommend that all international students attend. A Spanish placement exam is given during orientation and the results are used to guide students' course selections. USFQ offers a variety of sports classes, including fencing, water aerobics, soccer, volleyball, tennis, aerobics, basketball, tai chi, kempo karate and track and field. A Latin American dance club run by the student government is also popular among international students.
There is a medical clinic with highly qualified physicians on campus. Visits to the on-call doctors are free, but students pay for laboratory tests, materials, and appointments with specialists. International students receive a student ID to use as a library card and to obtain discounts at some nearby businesses. Each international student is assigned to a USFQ faculty member for assistance with registration. USFQ can arrange volunteer experiences for no credit. Our Dean of Counseling provides therapy and/or more informal support for students wanting to talk through personal issues. |
| Summer Programs: |
Summer Session on Cumbayá Campus: Students must have an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish to participate. Intermediate students may take the courses announced on the "Summer Session for International Students" link on our web site, http://www.usfq.edu.ec.
Advanced students may take courses from any field as long as they have the Spanish proficiency and prerequisites. The program includes three 3-credit courses and three trips around Ecuador. Contact:Verónica Castelo, vcastelo@usfq.edu.ec
Dates: June 1 to July 31, 2005; cost: $3,828 (Dates & costs for the 2006 program may vary) |
| Summer Archeology Field School (SAFS): |
Students acquire first-hand experience in archaeological investigation. They actively participate in surveying, mapping, excavations and lab analysis while accompanied by an experienced team of trained archaeologists. In addition to field work, students receive a combination of theoretical and methodological training in one of the most archaeologically rich areas of the country, on the coast of Ecuador. 6 credits, taught in English. For information, please contact Florencio Delgado, fdelgado@usfq.edu.ec and/or visit: http://www.usfq.edu.ec/saf/index.html
Dates: June 4 to July 17, 2005
(Dates & costs for the 2006 program may vary) |
| Special Full-Semester Programs at the Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences/GAIAS |
"Evolution, Ecology & Conservation in the Galapagos" (for students of the biological sciences): 5 intensive modular courses: Evoluitionary Biology, Native and Introduced Plants of the Galapagos, Population Ecology, Introduction to Marine Life of the Galapagos Islands, and Human Ecology and Maritime Communities. Students have the option of enrolling in 15 credits (5 courses) or 12 credits (4 courses) and participating in community service or conservation work. Students may also enroll in the optional 1-credit course, "Introduction to Digital Photography." Prerequisites: At least one course in General Biology and Ecology. There is no Spanish requirement, as all courses are taught in English.
"Politics, the Environment and the Galapagos" (for students of the social sciences): 4 intensive modular courses (12 credits): Wildlife Conservation and Management, Human Ecology, Natural Resource Economics, and Environmental Security. Students also conduct an independent study (3 credits) and have the option of enrolling in the 1-credit course "Introduction to Digitial Photography". All courses are taught in English. An intermediate level of Spanish is highly recommended for this program, but is not required. For information on GAIAS programs, contact Susan Carey, susanc@mail.usfq.edu.ec and/or visit: http://www.usfq.edu.ec/GAIAS/index.html |
| USFQ Campus: |
Our Cumbayá campus is nestled in the quiet valley of Cumbayá, aproximately 45 minutes by bus from Quito, Ecuador's capital city. At 2,800 meters (9,200 ft.) above sea level and just 21 kilometers (13 miles) south of the equator, Quito enjoys year-round spring-like weather. Its proximity to famous indigenous market towns, 17th century haciendas, volcanoes, national parks, and a diversity of rich ecological zones makes the city an ideal location for students, visitors and residents alike. |
| Websites: |
http://www.usfq.edu.ec (USFQ's homepage) http://www.usfq.edu.ec/GAIAS/index.html (GAIAS)
http://www.usfq.edu.ec/saf/index.html (SAFS) http://tiputini.usfq.edu.ec/ (TBS) |
| Cancellation Fees: |
Fees for cancellation are as follows: 1) $50 Family Placement fee (if the homestay placement was made prior to cancellation) 2) $50 Cancellation fee (if the cancellation is made 30 days or less before the program start date) 3) The complete homestay fee for the first month if the cancellation is made after arrival in Ecuador (at any time during the first month) 4) Complete homestay fees for subsequent months if the Office of International Programs is not advised by the 5th of the month. |
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Criteria for Participation/Requirements
(REVISAR SI SE INCLUYE): |
Minimum GPA of 2.75. Students must complete the application provided by USFQ's Office of International Programs, including a personal essay and two academic references.
We recommend that students have taken at least two years of university Spanish before attending USFQ's campus in Cumbayá. Partner institutions are responsible for determining that students have at least an intermediate level of Spanish. Students will take a Spanish placement exam during orientation at USFQ. Exchange students must take between 12-16 credits to justify the 12-VIII Cultural Exchange visa (fall and spring semesters only). Please note that USFQ's special programs have separate requirements. |
Academic Programs/Areas
(REVISAR SI SE PONE): |
College of Management, College of Agriculture, College of Architecture, College of Contemporary Arts, College of Environmental Science, College of Applied Sciences and Engineering, College of Jurisprudence, College of Liberal Arts, College of Health Sciences, College of Communication,
College of Hospitality, Gastronomy and Tourism, Berkeley School of Music. |
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