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Universidad San Francisco de Quito
(USFQ)
About
Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ is a liberal-arts, private university located in Quito, Ecuador. It was the first totally private self-financed university in Ecuador and the first liberal-arts institution in the Andean region.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 771 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 15 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,153
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =580 | 36.8 | 2027 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad San Francisco de Quito?
Universidad San Francisco de Quito's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 771-780, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =975.
When was Universidad San Francisco de Quito founded?
Universidad San Francisco de Quito was founded in 1988.
What are the top subjects at Universidad San Francisco de Quito?
Top subjects at Universidad San Francisco de Quito include: Hospitality & Leisure Management, Politics, Agriculture & Forestry, Ecology, Social Sciences & Management.
Where is Universidad San Francisco de Quito located?
Universidad San Francisco de Quito is located in Quito, Ecuador.