The Dean of Students works to guarantee Student Well-Being and the integral development of the students. It is in charge of promoting an environment of respect for ethical values, in addition to carefully monitoring compliance with the disciplinary and academic honesty rules that govern the university community, and are stipulated in the USFQ Code of Honor and Coexistence. Similarly, the
UNIDiversidad seeks to strengthen the USFQ as a space of trust and security for all members of its community, in an environment of freedom and respect. To this end, training and awareness activities are developed for teachers, administrative staff, physical plant and students. These activities cover topics of training in the handling of the necessary tools to recognize and avoid
The Office of the Ombudsman handles all student, parent, or members of the university community's complaints or concerns in a confidential and impartial manner. This office also provides advice on University policies, processes, and regulations.
Esta oficina da información y guía a los estudiantes sobre procesos académicos. Además, da asesoría y recibe las solicitudes correspondientes a retiros de la USFQ, declaraciones de segunda carrera, cambios de notas, y aquellas peticiones que requieren autorización del Comité de Asuntos Académicos o del Decano de Grado. Es también la oficina encargada de recibir y dar información académica a
The Dean of Research and Creativity is in charge of leading the implementation of USFQ research and creativity programs within the spirit of the Liberal Arts, promoting freedom and supporting the academic development of the entire USFQ Community (students, alumni, teachers, staff, families). The Research and Creativity Dean's Office of USFQ is oriented to the generation of knowledge through the
The Office of Innovation and Sustainability is in charge of promoting joint work between the academy, public and private companies, and the internal and external community in terms of creating shared value in matters of innovation and sustainability. The Office of Innovation and Sustainability supports various programs and projects ranging from courses on sustainability to research and development projects on
The Office of International Programs (OPI) provides opportunities for the internationalization of students and teachers within USFQ, promoting student mobility, collaboration at the research level, and community outreach. OPI has more than 200 bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, and manages the participation of USFQ in various international cooperation networks, including Global Liberal Arts Alliance, Association of Pacific Rim Universities, Hemespheric
The Office of International Programs (OPI) offers USFQ students the opportunity to spend a summer, semester or a year of study in one of the 100+ universities with which we have agreements around the world.
Apachita is currently out of circulation and is kept as a reference for its readers In the Andean culture, the "apachita" is a place besides the road, generally a high mountain, where travelers deposited a stone in gratitude to the apus for a happy journey. And "Apachita" is the archaeological dissemination bulletin prepared by USFQ's Sociocultural Research Center, with the
Although science and its applications are everywhere, its teachings and understanding are perceived as difficult and distant. The magazine "Ciencia al Rescate" (Science to the Rescue) aims to turn scientific knowledge into a fun activity available to everyone. The magazine includes the valuable contribution of USFQ professors and students, who make every effort to explain science in a pleasant way
Aula Magna is USFQ's official publication. Its first edition was launched in 2008 and, since then, it has circulated annually at the end of each month for free with Metro Ecuador and the USFQ community, both in Quito and on special occasions in Guayaquil.
Enfoque (Focus) is a journalistic publication that circulates monthly for the El Comercio subscribers club and for USFQ staff and students. Currently, the circulation of Enfoque reaches 18,000 copies in each installment, in Quito and Guayaquil, including 2,000 additional copies for the university.