Quick Summary
Based in Samborondón, Ecuador, Universidad Espíritu Santo (UEES) is a private with roots dating back to 1992. Ranked #951-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 6800 students including 4% from outside Ecuador. Known for strengths in Business & Management Studies, Medicine, Law, it maintains an acceptance rate of 78%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is consistently ranked as one of the top private universities in Ecuador, offering high international accreditation and a globalized curriculum.
Subject Strengths
Business & Management StudiesMedicineLawSocial Sciences
Founded1992
TypePrivate
Total Students6800
Intl Students4%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusSuburban
Campus Size15 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Luis Vernaza,UEES Clinic,Solca Hospital
AccreditationCACES,AACSB,AMBA,ACBSP
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#951-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Business Administration,Medicine,International Relations,Architecture,Communication,Psychology,Environmental Sciences,Systems Engineering,Law
Programs
PhD in Administration,PhD in Law,PhD in Education
PhD Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration,Master in Education,Master in Finance
Online Programs
Centro de Investigaciones UEES,Infectology Research Lab
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CACES,AACSB,AMBA,ACBSP
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate78%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 10
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Highlight leadership roles and community service. International students should apply via the UEES International division for streamlined credit transfers.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$7,800/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$6,500/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$9,200/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$120
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$14,420/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Business Administration,Medicine,International Relations,Architecture,Communication,Psychology,Environmental Sciences,Systems Engineering,Law programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| International Business | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,000
Average Salary After Graduation
89%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementMandatory with partnerships in top Ecuadorian corporations and NGOs
Industry Connections
Cámara de Comercio de GuayaquilBanco GuayaquilHolcim Ecuador
Notable Alumni
Cynthia Viteri,Abdalá Bucaram Jr.,Various Ecuadorian Government Ministers
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Soccer field,Tennis courts,Olympic swimming pool,Modern fitness center
Student Clubs
Student Government (AEU),Entrepreneurship Club,Debate Society,Model United Nations
Library Resources
Biblioteca UEES,Digital access to EBSCOhost and JSTOR,Specialized medical databases
Exchange Programs
Global Semester Program,Erasmus+,PAME-UDUAL
Summer Programs
Study Abroad in the Galapagos,Tropical Medicine Summer Program