Chapter III · The Americas

Study abroad inEcuador

Ecuador sits in South America, with Quito as its capital. The main language is Spanish, and the currency is the United States dollar. We list 10 study abroad programmes here, run by IES Abroad, Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation and Living and Learning International and others, mostly based in Galápagos and Quito. Options include semester, summer and january & winter programmes.

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Globe centred on Ecuador
Capital
Quito
Languages
Spanish
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Programmes
10
Universities
43

Programmes in Ecuador

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Galápagos · 2 programmes

Quito · 2 programmes

Across Ecuador and multi-city

Cities

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Universities in Ecuador

Selected institutions that take international or exchange students. 43 institutions in total, all listed in our Ecuador university directory.

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Questions about studying in Ecuador

How many study abroad programmes are there in Ecuador?

StudiesForeign currently lists 10 programmes in Ecuador from 6 providers, in cities including Galápagos and Quito. Each listing links to the organisation that runs it, where you can check dates, prices and how to apply.

Which cities in Ecuador have the most study abroad programmes?

Galápagos (2) and Quito (2), based on the programmes listed on StudiesForeign.

Can I study in Ecuador in English?

Yes, in many cases. Many study abroad programmes in Ecuador are designed for international students and teach in English, often alongside Spanish classes. Some programmes, especially direct enrolment at local universities, expect you to study in Spanish, so check each programme’s language requirements.

How many universities are there in Ecuador?

Our directory lists 43 universities and higher-education institutions in Ecuador, with links to their official websites.