University Overview

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The Washington College in Ecuador Program is a tuition only exchange program based at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador. Ecuador is an unspoiled paradise possessing a great diversity of landscapes, from the snow-capped volcanoes and the exuberant lowland forests of the upper Amazon Basin to the palm-fringed beaches and arid pacific coast. The Galapagos Islands are located 600 miles west of the mainland. USFQ was established in 1988 with 130 students; today there are more than 1,200 students enrolled in USFQ. 

Before applying to USFQ, please look over their latest visa information and COVID-19 guidelines.

Program Overview

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Classes will be taught in Spanish by USFQ faculty members. The International Programs Office conducts the exchange student advising.

The beautifully landscaped campus includes a library, a computing lab, cafeterias, a theater, an auditorium, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a fitness center.

Location

The bustling city of Quito is modern and sophisticated while also noted for its colonial architecture. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is located at the base of Mount Pichincha at an altitude of 9,200 feet.

 

Accommodation

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Students will live with Ecuadorian families. The International Programs Office at USFQ will assist with placements.

 

Grades and Credits

A full course load at Universidad de San Francisco de Quito is 15 credits per semester and 30 credits for the academic year. If you take a full course load at Universidad de San Francisco de Quito, you will receive a full course load at Washington College (16 credits/semester; 32 credits/academic year). If you take less than the full course load you will NOT receive a full course load at Washington College.