Quick Summary
Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA), in Quito, Ecuador, is a private that has shaped higher education since 1994. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 18500 students including 3.2% from outside Ecuador. Known for strengths in Business & Management Studies, Medicine, Hospitality & Leisure Management, it maintains an acceptance rate of 78%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Modern infrastructure (UDLAPark), high employability, and affiliation with global academic standards
Subject Strengths
Business & Management StudiesMedicineHospitality & Leisure ManagementCommunication
Founded1994
TypePrivate
Total Students18500
Intl Students3.2%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusUrban
Campus Size70 acres
Affiliated HospitalsHospital de Especialidades UDLA, Clinica de Especialidades Odontológicas UDLA
AccreditationConsejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (CACES)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Continuous Education
Programs
Not Available
PhD Programs
Master in Business Administration (MBA), Master in Educational Management, Master in Digital Marketing
Online Programs
Centro de Investigación en Salud Pública y Epidemiología, Instituto de Investigación en Arquitectura y Diseño
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (CACES)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate78%
IELTS6
TOEFL72
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · 2025-08-30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · 2026-02-15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Prepare thoroughly for the EXADU (UDLA Admission Exam). Early registration is recommended for health sciences as spots fill up quickly.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$8,500/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$5,500/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$9,200/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$14,060/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableAcademic Excellence, Sports, Cultural, Socio-economic Support
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidInterest-free payment plans and direct university credit
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Continuous Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Architecture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Gastronomy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,500
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementMandatory internship programs with over 500 corporate partners
Industry Connections
Strong links with multinational companies and national industrial chambers
Notable Alumni
Isabel Noboa (Business), Mauricio Rodas (Politics), various national TV personalities
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Soccer fields, Multi-use gyms, Fitness centers at UDLAPark
Student Clubs
Robotics Club, Debate Club, Gastronomy Guild, Arts and Theater Collective
Library Resources
6 main libraries including the massive UDLAPark Digital Hub
Exchange Programs
Member of Arizona State University (ASU) Global Network with 100+ partner universities
Summer Programs
Short-term cultural and Spanish immersion programs