Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes

Applications to study at Universidad UNIANDES Ecuador vary depending on the chosen field and level of study. Different programmes are taught at different UNIANDES Ecuador campuses, so students should pick their course before location. Applicants may need to take an admissions test or vocational test before being accepted to study.

Prior qualifications are required for studies in specific areas: programmes range from dentistry and nursing to tourism and gastronomy for undergraduates. Postgraduate programmes include master’s in law, accounting and business management, all the way to historical-cultural tourism, occupational health and industrial safety.

Scholarships are available for students of various backgrounds and achievements; including disability, ethnicity and nationality, academic excellence, sport in achievement and more.

Universidad UNIANDES prides itself with campuses across Ecuador, many with palm-lined garden courtyards and outdoor sports fields. Colourful and functional, UNIANDES s chool buildings showcase either familiar Ecuadorian style or more modern architectural design .

The Universidad UNIANDES sites comprise:

• Ambato (main campus)

• Babahoyo

• Ibarra

• Puyo

• Quevedo

• Riobamba

• Santo Domingo

• Tulcán

Each UNIANDES site has its own director, campus building and full learning facilities, as well as bars and cafeterias for student dining and socialising. Recreational areas on site vary by destination, and most are open until 5 pm every week day. Sports facilities include soccer fields, basketball courts, athletics tracks, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

For online support and continuous learning, Universidad UNI A NDES operates a virtual campus with access to networking, study materials and interaction with faculty.

Student life

Students can express themselves academically and personally at UNIANDES, with a vibrant social scene to foster friendship and fulfilment : clubs include art, dance and music.

A student wellbeing area helps those studying at UNIANDES develop good human relations, ethical and moral values and help students integrate them into their everyday life on campus. The university organises talks and conferences that speak to the physical, mental, social, spiritual and professional wellbeing of the student community.

Students at Universidad UNIANDES most often find their own accommodation near to the school, or in their city of residence. More information and guidance on finding somewhere to live whilst studying can be found online or by contacting the university student support team.