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While in Quito, directly enroll at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and take your courses at the university alongside local students. Founded in 1988, USFQ is one of the most distinguished private universities in Ecuador and has the largest international exchange program in the region, with more than 100 agreements with universities throughout the world. The University has a faculty that includes almost half of the PhDs in the country.
Once you’ve applied for a program, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!
Quito is perfect for the adventurous soul. With its surrounding mountains, you’re always just a climb away from a breathtaking view of the valley and a bird’s-eye view of the colonial Spanish architecture that makes the city famous. Plus, Quito is a great base for trips to the rainforests and marine habitats that Ecuador is known around the world for. We invite you to Ecuador to improve your Spanish while enjoying all that this amazing country has to offer.
You will have a private furnished room in the home of a family or a señora in or near Cumbayá Valley. Homestay hosts provide three meals daily. You will be provided all of your bed linens and towels, and laundry is provided too.
