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The Central University of Ecuador is a public university in Quito, Ecuador. By institutional lineage it is among the oldest universities in the Americas: its origin lies in the royal charter of the Jesuit Real y Pontificia Universidad de San Gregorio Magno (1620), later merged (1786–1788) with the Dominican Universidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino to form the Crown's Real y Pública Universidad de Sant...
The Central University of Ecuador is a public university in Quito, Ecuador. By institutional lineage it is among the oldest universities in the Americas: its origin lies in the royal charter of the Jesuit Real y Pontificia Universidad de San Gregorio Magno (1620), later merged (1786–1788) with the Dominican Universidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino to form the Crown's Real y Pública Universidad de Santo Tomás. It was reorganized as the Universidad Central de Quito by the General Law on Public Education of 18 March 1826 during Gran Colombia, and adopted its current name by decree in 1836.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide in 1 ranking system
Ranked in 1 subject ranking
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
1 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Central University of Ecuador?
Central University of Ecuador's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400.
When was Central University of Ecuador founded?
Central University of Ecuador was founded in 1651.
What are the top subjects at Central University of Ecuador?
Top subjects at Central University of Ecuador include: Petroleum Engineering.
Where is Central University of Ecuador located?
Central University of Ecuador is located in Quito, Ecuador.