University of Cuenca
About the University of Cuenca
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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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Cuenca
- Student gender ratio
- 58 F : 42 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 1% (1)
- Students per staff
- 19.9 (1)
- Student total
- 16641 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of Cuenca
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Cuenca
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology