Basic information and contact details for the University of Cuenca
The University of Cuenca is a public institution of higher education located in Cuenca, Ecuador. The university was initially founded in 1867, and is one of the oldest universities in the country. University of Cuenca is the principal university of Azuay Province.
The university offers wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes across different disciplines through its numerous faculties such as architecture, arts, agricultural sciences, hospitality sciences, economic and administrative sciences, medical sciences, engineering, psychology, and many others.
The University of Cuenca campus has amenities such as classrooms, laboratories, and research centres. Several events and activities are held throughout the year to make campus life vibrant for students.
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World University Rankings 2025
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2025
1501+
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