Being the capital city of Ecuador, Quito is the 2nd most populated town with a population of 2 million people. Quito is home to over 20 universities.

For the eclectic or noncommittal student, a general studies program can work wonders because it allows them to sample courses from several different majors. This academic smorgasbord can help illuminate areas of interest that students were not even aware they had.

Some of the oldest universities in the Americas are located in Ecuador, providing students with access to educational opportunities grounded in history. At the same time, Ecuador has made notable strides in the innovation of technology. Students of science, mathematics, and technology may find studies in this country particularly rewarding.

Courses are academic classes taught by qualified instructors that are intended to enhance participant’s knowledge of a given area or training in a particular discipline. Courses vary broadly in terms of length, size, content and duration.