Awaken Your Passion for Gastronomy and Hospitality

College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism

Discover a marvelous world dedicated to service, excellence, and sustainable development of society.

The College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism educates entrepreneurs distinguished by their ethics and academic excellence. The philosophy of Liberal Arts is essential for achieving high levels of leadership, creativity, and managerial skills.

We invite you to lead the Hospitality, Gastronomy, and Tourism industry. Discover a marvelous world dedicated to service, excellence, and sustainable development of society.

Being recognized as the best university in gastronomy and hospitality in Ecuador and leaders in the region implies a very great commitment that drives us to be better every day.

Mission

Provide a creative and innovative education in hospitality, culinary arts, and tourism. CHAT aims to train students to become leaders in these industries, with a commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and excellence, based on Liberal Arts.

Pregrado

Undergraduate Programs (Majors)

We offer programs where you will gain solid knowledge, strengthen communication skills, critical thinking, and analysis and research, and receive a comprehensive humanist training.

Minors

We offer a multidisciplinary education supported by the versatility of global knowledge and methodologies.
About Us

“International awards and recognitions motivate us to maintain leadership in the region and to continue working for the hotel, gastronomy, and tourism industries of Ecuador, which are undoubtedly strategic industries for our country. 

In a different world, we need professionals passionate about service and proud to make others feel better, which is the most rewarding part of our profession.” 

Damián Ramia 
Dean 

Academic staff
Damian Ramia - Oficial
Dean of the College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism
General Manager San Francisco FoodService
Professor
(+593 2) 297-1700
1122
Epicuro Building, 2nd Floor
Latest events
-
Calderón de la Barca Theater and Fountain Area next to the Lions, Santiago Gangotena Campus

Research Institutes

The Institute of Heritage and Sustainable Tourism is a non-profit organization whose objective is to promote scientific or creative research in the tourism, gastronomy, hospitality, food, or beverage sectors. The main purpose is to generate the necessary tools to enhance…

Courses and Certifications

¡Bienvenido al Festival Asiático de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito! Sumérgete en el apasionante mundo de la cocina china de la mano del reconocido chef Luis Santamaría. En esta clase...
April 12, 2024
¡Bienvenido al Festival Asiático de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito! Sumérgete en la cultura culinaria japonesa y descubre los secretos de una de las gastronomías más apreciadas del mundo. En...
April 13, 2024
¡Bienvenido al Festival Asiático de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito! Explora los sabores vibrantes y las técnicas culinarias únicas de Tailandia en este emocionante curso de cocina tailandesa...
April 14, 2024
El curso "Summer Cooking - Teens Edition" es un programa de cocina diseñado especialmente para niños y adolescentes de entre 13 y 17 años que tienen un interés en la gastronomía. El curso se llevará a...
July 17, 2023
La Certificación Escuela del Asado es un programa diseñado para cubrir de manera integral todos los conocimientos y técnicas necesarias para un profesional de la parrilla. De la mano de los mejores...
June 23, 2023
La Certificación en Dirección y Gestión Hotelera forma ejecutivos y emprendedores que sustenten el desarrollo competitivo y sostenible del Ecuador en el ámbito hotelero. Esta certificación brindará...
May 08, 2023
Programa diseñado para no-profesionales de la cocina, pero que tienen una gran pasión por la gastronomía y desean aprender técnicas básicas de las diferentes cocinas del mundo, para llegar a realizar...
May 08, 2023
La certificación Wine Experts está dividida en dos programas: una para aficionados y otra a nivel profesional. AFICIONADOS El programa para aficionados está dirigido a personas con poco o ningún...
September 27, 2021

News

At this link, you will find news, events, and activities from the College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism at the University of San Francisco de Quito.

Contact image
Contact