The Master in Administrative Law offers a comprehensive exploration of key topics, such as the legal regime of the Public Administration, administrative procedures, state responsibility, judicial control of the Administration, economic activity of the State, among other fundamental aspects. Throughout the programme, critical analysis and reflection on legal cases, practical workshops and relevant case law is encouraged to equip students
The Master's Program in Teaching English as a Second Language is a professional Master's program that seeks to train qualified teachers in updated knowledge, methods, and practices that apply to the teaching of foreign languages, specifically English. The program connects theory and practice, through its unique combination of knowledge in linguistics and culture with field practice. The small cohorts and
The doctoral program was created with the purpose of promoting Microbiology and scientific research in the country. The doctoral program lasts 4 years, requires intense research work and is designed for professionals with a previous scientific background. The training includes training in areas of research ethics, bioethics, and pedagogy for science education.
The Critical and Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Architecture (CIRCA) is a research centre dedicated to the study of the history and theory of architecture. Its approach, rooted in the critical humanities, is deeply interdisciplinary, integrating both local and global perspectives.
The Adventure Tourism sub-specialization provides students with the opportunity to obtain specialized knowledge in the tourism and hospitality industry, with a special focus on adventure, with a comprehensive training that connects with local communities, promoting cultural authenticity, conservation of natural resources and economic development. This approach ensures that students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge with a deep respect for nature
Welcome Dragons! Orientation is an event organized by the Dean of Students Office that will take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 to Friday, August 15, 2025. For the event, new students will be invited to spend one day of Orientation week at the USFQ main campus. Participation in the Orientation event is entirely voluntary, but it is highly recommended
This program aims to provide participants with a rigorous and in-depth approach to the main aspects of Psychogerontology and Neuropsychology, emphasizing interdisciplinary work. Through this course, participants will learn about normal and pathological aging development, different care models, and identify some tools to work with this group, both at the neuropsychological level and in the treatment of mental health problems
The Registration Office is responsible for the administration of the academic and university records of all USFQ students and graduates. This office receives and processes academic/administrative service requests submitted by the student: consultations on registration and withdrawal of subjects, withdrawals and reinstatements, career changes, second career declarations, continuation of studies in a second career, transfer of subjects, issuance of official
Este programa busca educar a profesionales ante una creciente demanda y preocupación de la industria en temas de gestión de energías renovables y eficiencia energética que sean capaces de gestionar proyectos energéticos. Se educará a profesionales que requieran adquirir experiencia en cómo implementar y gestionar proyectos energéticos a través de metodologías de diagnóstico sustentadas en la norma ISO 50001:2018, energías
The First Structural Engineering Congress – IABSE Ecuador 2025 is organized by the national chapter of IABSE (International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering), in collaboration with the Civil Engineering programs at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL). The main goal of this event is to promote the dissemination and exchange of knowledge
The Digital Animation major has four fundamental pillars: drawing, digital tools, the production of animated short films, and comprehensive professional training. The program uses the language of animation to create audiovisual products that can fulfill a variety of functions in society: informing