Quito, Ecuador

Fall Semester 2020

University: Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)

Student body: 8,500

International students at university: 1,000

Website:

• Universidad San Francisco de Quito website
• Exchange website

Academic units:

USFQ has ten academic colleges on its main campus in Cumbayá on the outskirts of Quito. Exchange students may study in any discipline. Students may also apply to participate in L0ERI, a student research project with USFQ faculty.

Exchange students may also study a specific educational track at USFQ’s campus in the Galápagos islands for an additional fee. Tracks: Evolution, Ecology and Conservation; Marine Ecology; People, Politics and the Environment; Sustainable Tourism.

Course load: IU students are expected to take 15 credits

Course catalog: View course catalog

Language of instruction: Primarily Spanish. USFQ recommends that international students have completed at least four levels (semesters) of Spanish at the college level. Students will need to take a Spanish placement exam before registering in classes.

USFQ offers a notable selection of courses taught in English. Currently many of these are in business and psychology; USFQ is adding more to this list regularly.

Grades + Transcripts: USFQ uses letter grades on a 4.0 scale. USFQ will provide transcripts for students taking part in the exchange. At the student’s request, the College will review courses to determine how they will apply to your degree. Please note that IU does not accept Pass/Fail.

Academic calendar:

Fall semester: Mid-August to mid-December
(Academic Year: Mid-August to early May)

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Student eligibility requirements:

• Must be pursuing a degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
• Have completed a minimum of one year at IUB prior to enrolling abroad
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Have a passport by the time applications are due at the host university, valid at least 6 months after the anticipated return date

For this exchange program, students must be nominated by the College Office of International Affairs (OIA).

Application process:

• If you would like to apply for this exchange, please visit http://go.iu.edu/ASPIREexchanges.
• Click on Apply Now to access the application form.
• Complete the form and upload a statement of intent.
• Send the recommendation form link to the person who will supply a reference for you. It must be submitted by the application deadline.
• OIA staff will conduct interviews with select students (semi-finalists) to determine their suitability and preparedness for the exchange. Students must come to the interview prepared with a list of prospective courses they might like to take abroad.
• OIA will nominate finalists to USFQ. Upon acceptance, USFQ will contact students to invite them to apply for admission. An academic transcript and copy of your passport will be required at this point.