The University of Azuay was born in 1968 and is based in the city of Cuenca, capital of the province of Azuay. In its beginnings it was part, first, of the Santiago de Guayaquil Catholic University and, later, of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. In 1990, after complying with all the legal requirements, it was recognized as the University of Azuay, by Law of the Republic. In 2006, it became the first Ecuadorian university to achieve accreditation by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Council, CONEA. The University of Azuay offers degree training through its twenty-nine schools distributed in six faculties. Postgraduate training is offered through master's degrees and specializations, the academic offer responds to the needs identified in our region and country framed in the commitment to serve society.

School Director: Francisco Salgado Arteaga

Population: 20000

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