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Pontificia Universidad Cat?lica del Ecuador Facultad de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0001274 Ecuador Quito

Country

Ecuador

City

Quito

WDOMS ID

F0001274

What students share

School Type: Private

Year Instruction Started: 1994

Operational Status: Currently operational

Alternate Names:

Academic Affiliation:

Clinical Facilities:

Clinical Training:

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Non-Academic Afiliations: School has a religious affiliation.

School Website(s): In Spanish; Castilian

Additional Information:

School Contact Main Address: Av 12 de Octubre 1076 y Patria, Torre 1, Piso 7 Quito Ecuador Phone Number(s): +593 (2) 299-1522 +593 (2) 299-1700 ext.1522 Fax Number(s): +593 (2) 299-1523 Email: cvacurio@puce.edu.ec

Main Address: Av 12 de Octubre 1076 y Patria, Torre 1, Piso 7 Quito Ecuador

Phone Number(s): +593 (2) 299-1522 +593 (2) 299-1700 ext.1522

Fax Number(s): +593 (2) 299-1523

Email: cvacurio@puce.edu.ec

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: M?dico Cirujano Year Instruction Began: 1994 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2011 238 94 2010 220 70

Qualification Title: M?dico Cirujano

Year Instruction Began: 1994

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 6 years

Language of Instruction: Spanish; Castilian

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required

Tuition Paid By:

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2000 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2000 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2000 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

Jorge Oña

Hello, good day. Could someone please provide me with some information, as the university isn't giving it to me? I'd like to know if the students who finished their studies in 2020 have already been enrolled, if they're about to be, or if they didn't pass the semester or something. Thank you for your attention.

Fernando Godoy Egas

If you're thinking of studying here, keep in mind that the administrative side is awful; every procedure is slow and annoying. Honestly, I hope this review helps and they improve in that area. Academically, in my faculty, it's much better. My professors are kind, professional, and great people overall.

Charles Escobar

Pontifical University that is inspired by the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and highlights the centrality of the person/student, with a projection of the accompaniment present in the spiritual exercises. Live a transformation process by constantly updating your academic services and processes

Amelia Polo Salazar

I'm a former student of PUCE, and it's a great university. I highly recommend it, and today, as an alumna, I went to get a PCR test and was impressed with the organization and prices. Just a heads-up that the COVID testing center is located on Pasaje España. Highly, highly recommended.

Jorge Salazar Auz

The PUCE Quito campus is strategically located in the heart of modern Quito, easily accessible via Avenida 12 de Octubre.
Entrance is secure and controlled, and the pedestrian walkways are clean and well-marked. It regularly offers cultural events open to the public.

Gabriel Mosquera

Religious and lay people smoke horribly and compulsively everywhere. They should create green spaces for smokers; all that's missing is for even nuns to smoke. In many faculties, it's pure feminism, etc. Language schools teach boring English with too many levels.

Andrea Jaramillo Bohórquez

A few years ago it was excellent, but now it's a left-wing indoctrination system that has truly worsened education.
Furthermore, they fired the secretaries from each faculty, which complicated procedures with the Unified Secretariat—it's the worst part.

Jesús González-Laprea

A very good institution in Ecuador, they are working hard to raise their level of excellence. The Integrated Engineering program, offered in conjunction with Icam, a French university, is perhaps the best engineering option in the country today.

GT 31.6

Terrible experience with PUCE's online programs. Be careful when enrolling. Even though I asked if classes were online, they said yes, but when the semester started, it turned out to be a "flipped classroom" model—completely disorganized …

Chevo

Terrible administration. My experience as a student is that the administration doesn't provide enough space for a course, suggesting the solution is to wait a semester and fall behind. When you try to complain to the administrators at your …

Mauricio Álvarez Carrillo

Well, I'll be brief, since June 2, 2023, I wanted to do a homologation of subjects from the Medicine degree to the Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at PUCE, I filled out everything without difficulty and sent the form where I uploaded the …

Sofía Jácome

I don't recommend studying here. There's a lot of paperwork to graduate, documents that take a long time to be approved, documents that get lost, professors who disappear from their classrooms, exaggerated social action hour requirements, …

Charlie Brown

Well, this isn't out of hatred or discredit, but they didn't tell the truth. When the medical school entrance exam took place a while back, the first exam was taken and then canceled. Why was that? Because some people already had the exam …

Alexia Areas Polo

What's the point of studying hard if there's no work? A college degree no longer guarantees economic stability; what counts are levers and recommendations. Thousands of people with postgraduate degrees, master's degrees, and diplomas have …

Alejandro Moreno Santillán

The security guards are a joke. One of them made me park to check my diploma, asking me not to take too long, saying, "10 minutes maximum." Then the other one, the older one who's in charge of all the yellow-collar guards, ordered him to …

Vicente Jimenez

I enrolled in a course offered by the language faculty. I found the variety they offered so innovative and admirable. However, on the first day of class, I was told that the scheduled time had been canceled due to insufficient enrollment …

LF A

I absolutely do not recommend studying here; the administrative side is a disgrace. The language school staff are incredibly arrogant and pedantic, just because they don't need to advertise since studying there is mandatory. They charge …

yami silva

I enrolled in a hybrid master's program at this university, and it was a complete mistake. The communication channels with students are terrible; they only send WhatsApp messages or emails with incomplete information. There's never any …

Erika Quishpe

The Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE) is one of the best universities in the country. It is located in Quito, very close to El Ejido Park and across from the Ecuadorian House of Culture. It offers many undergraduate and …

Nicolás Jara

I'm tired of the service from the administrative staff. The bathrooms are sometimes dirty, and there are so many people smoking that it's hard to breathe.
Furthermore, the teachers only seem to care about themselves and their own …

Francisco lopez

Large green areas, everything is well signposted so it is easy to get to each of the faculties, the university has a gym, a coliseum and a soccer field, likewise you can find approximately 3 cafeterias and a Papa John's on campus

Alejandra Lagos

The quality of student services has noticeably declined during the pandemic; there's a total lack of organization in everything they do... There's no value for money here; the service we receive as students is truly awful. ? …

Dr. Jonathan Narváez López

I completed my subspecialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology at this university. It was a demanding, humane, and highly academic training. I'm proud to have been part of an institution that promotes medical excellence in Ecuador.

Tian Mia

It's a very nice and beautiful university. I'm currently studying Spanish here. The teachers are very nice, very professional. I love the library and they got really nice environment. The Uni made my life in Ecuador beautiful

Ángel Morillo

The Catholic University of Ecuador, specifically the auditorium of the Faculty of Education, is a very suitable venue for events. It also has various spaces for all kinds of activities. A university with a strong work ethic.

Faby Torres

A higher education center that trains high-performance professionals with an internationally recognized infrastructure and a variety of programs that allow students to choose according to their abilities and interests. …

Gaby Thais

I'm very grateful to the Catholic University for shaping me into who I am today. Of course, it didn't teach me everything, and it doesn't have to; that's up to each individual. But the university experience was the best.

Juan M. Castro

The university offers services to the public, such as the high-quality temporary and permanent exhibitions in the Cultural Center, and the general library boasts a wide variety of titles for professionals and students.

Hichert Zambrano

Despite the large number of students, there is a 97% biosafety level. The building has undergone small, well-planned changes that blend seamlessly with the original architecture. Overall, it is recommended.

Salomé Yépez López

As a former student, I had a COVID test done there. They were very organized, treated very well, very professional, there were no crowds and it was very comfortable... thank you for such a good job....

David Michuy

I studied a postgraduate degree at this university, and I have also participated in several of its projects, so I can say that PUCE is a university with high academic, spiritual, and social prestige.

Porfilio Marrero

Excellent institution that provided us with its facilities for the vaccination campaign of the Ecuadorian Society of Physiotherapists. Thank you so much for your generosity and excellent management.

Jimmy Guanoluisa

PUCE is one of the best universities with well-maintained facilities. Additionally, if you're a student at another university, it has the Eduram network, which allows you to connect to Wi-Fi. …

Fernando Rodríguez Molina

It was wonderful to return to the Church of El Girón, the parish where I spent my university years.
However, the noise from buses and other vehicles honking their horns was quite unpleasant.

Miguel Ángel Silva Morocho

During my visit to PUCE's Quito campus, I was struck by its excellent and well-distributed infrastructure. Remember, this university prepares you to be one of the best professionals.

Oscar Cortés

Due to the pandemic, control over incoming people is in place. Constant circulation of guards and relevant personnel for the proper circulation of people entering the facilities.

76carlost

I went to get a PCR test. Excellent organization and first-class service. The cost is $45.
You arrive by car, they verify your information, take your sample, and send the …

Marco Rodríguez

Excellent, and with good reason ? you pay to study here. It's gorgeous, the campus is super nice, and they have museums. I had fun looking at paintings, frogs, and so on. …

Paulina Palacios Herrera

Organized, accessible, the gardens and common areas are well maintained, the faculty I visited is very lively, the library service is very well run, a great place to work.

Ing. Francisco Masabanda MSc.

It's a good university, top 5 in Ecuador, the campus is small and the infrastructure could be better. Some days parking is full and many people be around the university...

Lucho Ibarra Cabezas

Excellent, car entry is accepted only for dropping off students, among other facilities, although the attention in the direction of students leaves much to be desired.

Secreto Yumbos

Every university is the most fun place in the world: you exercise your intelligence, meet wonderful people, and imagine the life you'll have. It's the place of dreams.

Jaime Zambrano Cuadrado

Everything is closed due to the pandemic. I used the lab service for COVID-19 testing, which I found to be a very good service. The only thing missing is signage.

Antonio Alvarado

I went to this university-run legal service for a consultation. They provided excellent service, very helpful, and answered all my questions. It's a free service.

Rodrigo Cadena

Lovely university, it has many places to relax and learn, what I loved was the nature and the fresh air you can breathe... the people are a bit strange though...

Gretchen Salgado

Terrible service. I was admitted on August 1st, and they never sent me my pre-invoice for my tuition payment. I called and received terrible service and hung up.

Katalina Coronel

Great university. Aside from the academic quality, the campus is spacious, comfortable, and offers a wide variety of social and cultural activities for students.

Juan Mendez (Themendezboy)

I've only been twice for the vaccination doses, BUT it was the best experience, tremendous organization, thanks to everyone I met, they were all super friendly!

Lizandro Alvarez

Spacious areas to enjoy every basket of basketball in this Inter-Campus Championship at PUCE. Images of the PUCE Quito vs. PUCE Ambato Women's final match. …

Thyago Jácome

This time I visited because a COVID vaccination drive was being held there. Everything was very organized, and the University staff was very attentive. …

Kate Joyre

Paying around $4000 for a semester where the professors make you give presentations. Plus, the administration's service is abysmal and practically useless!

Juan Diego Mora

It's a very practical place with green areas; I believe it would be a great opportunity to implement more technology within and around the campus.

Sergio Soria

For me, one of the best universities in Ecuador. I like the way they teach and that they teach students to be responsible and make an effort.

Emily Garzon

Excellent private university; admission requires a student ID or identification card.
It has a comprehensive library and excellent faculty.

Rodrigo Ponce León

A welcoming, peaceful academic institution with experience in both educational and extracurricular activities, both artistic and athletic.

Karina García

A great university, recognized for the excellence of its faculty and its well-adapted facilities to meet all types of educational needs!

Christian Coba

Excellent education and infrastructure; it lacks some green spaces and technology in the laboratories, but it's a very good university.

Francisco Romero

Excellent university with clean cafeterias and restrooms. A quiet place. Its library, open to the public, is of a very high standard.

Beto Bustamante

A large university, it has several public buses that arrive at this place, they can come from the north, center and south of the city

Nico Alejandra

It has a beautiful infrastructure. It's a bit dangerous, but other than that, the university is very beautiful inside and out.

Bryan Montes

A highly prestigious university nationwide, it offers a variety of programs and has a spacious campus and modern facilities.

David Alejandro Zarate

The guards are sometimes quite disrespectful, and since they are doing repairs on October 12th, it is a problem to get in.

Mónica Montes Betancourt

A wonderful experience. I really enjoyed the archaeological museum. The conference I attended was of the highest quality.

John Vela

Spacious and adequate facilities for a higher education institution. The staff provides a calm and friendly atmosphere.

DANIELA ALEJANDRA SACAN SALCEDO

It's a very large place where you can learn and build your academic life; it's one of the top universities in Ecuador.

Piedad de Alvarado

The education that this university gave me is something that will last forever, an unforgettable experience.

Jaime Eduardo

University center currently conducting COVID testing. Excellent service. Very friendly staff. Recommended.

María Isabel Torres De León Torres De León

Good service, secure parking. Excellent talk on the changes to the Law of Popular and Solidarity Economy.

Luis Fernando Gallegos

A high standard university with plenty of careers and useful services. A nice place to study and work

LOOP PRINT STUDIO

Excellent facilities, a great place to study, and good private security personnel. 100% recommended.

Ari N

It could be better; the education varies greatly, there are good teachers and some terrible ones.

Juan Carlos Buitrago

An excellent academic space, a pleasant atmosphere, and different places for leisure activities.

Raquel Calle

Its campus is very well maintained, with pleasant spaces for socializing and studying.

Javier Pupiales

Poor attention in the administrative processes to register the title in the SENECYT

Hana Abuzaid

I had a Spanish course three years ago with teacher Elizabeth and she was the best

Francisco Javier Ramirez

Very good university, its library is very complete and the service is excellent.

Rodolfo Carvajal

A great place to study and visit, very peaceful and in harmony with nature

WILLIAM EMERSON ORBE ROJAS (WILLYSXPRESS)

Excellent facilities and a great university education in many professions

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Karla

Very good facilities, excellent service. Everything was very organized.

Hostel Casa Chemy

You can find everything, a very busy place in the surrounding area

Jose Medrano

Excellent location, Architecture, elegant higher education area

Eyeperceptor

Make Profesional people, the best installations, and security

Vin Rod

Very good academic level, well-maintained infrastructure.

sumanth br

Nice university and good education for bachelor degree.

Diego Núñez

The library is the appropriate place to do home office

Eddan Fonseca

Preparation of professionals in different careers.

K?vin Cruz

It has ample spaces to rest between classes ? …

Cesar Quingaiza

Great college to study a career for your future.

Ana Guevara

Need a covid test, come here and do it quickly

Ximenita Albuja

Thank you, PUCE.
Today was my third dose.

Marcos Osorio

Good overall ?, but the food...? …

Darío Rodríguez

The best university in the country

David

the site is very well maintained

Byron Fernando López M.

Excellent
Teaching
Support …

Adriana Jácome

My Alma Mater. Love this place

Genesis Arocha

Excellent security attention

Patricio Fabian Baca Castro

Excellent university campus

Luis Paredes

The best place to be at!

Patricia Lozada

Very good service

Juan Erazo

Grate University

Rommel Ivan Vernaza

Good university

Rosi Fuertes

Very good

Corredora Bienes Raíces Patty Martínez

10-Oct

Jorge Plaza

Super

David Estefano Ortiz Morales

Good

José Israel Burbano

Ok

BBC Dikson

Cc

Bryan Cordova

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