Quito, Ecuador
Fall semester 2021 and Academic Year 2021-22
Application due to OIA by March 1, 2021
Fall semester 2021 and Academic Year 2021-22
Application due to OIA by March 1, 2021
University: Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)
Student body: 8,500
International students at university: 1,000
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: August 23-December 21, 2021
Spring semester: January 17-May 18, 2022
https://www.usfq.edu.ec/sites/default/files/2020-12/resumen-academico-2020-2021-2021-2022.pdf
Student visa information: Students should get a Temporary Resident-Student visa to stay in Ecuador.
Learn about immigration + travel
Air travel: Exchange students will be responsible for arranging and purchasing their own round-trip international airline tickets for dates appropriate for the term at the host university. Students who are nominated for the exchange are eligible to apply for a travel grant from OIA.
Nearest international airport: Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito (UIO)
Housing: USFQ will arrange the accommodation of students with host families. The charge of $25 per day includes housing, two meals, laundry, and cleaning of the room. USFQ does not have dormitories. Students who do not want to stay with host families can find off-campus accommodations.
Pre-departure orientation: The College OIA staff will provide an orientation the prior semester to help students prepare for their programs.
Departure preparation + arrival details: USFQ's Office of International Programs (OPI) provides an orientation session that covers health, safety, culture, academic advising, and other topics to help students with their experience in Ecuador.
Estimated costs per semester:
Student eligibility requirements:
For this exchange program, students must be nominated by the College Office of International Affairs (OIA).
Due date for applications to OIA: March 1, 2021
Application process:
Questions can be directed to the College Office of International Affairs at collOIA@indiana.edu.