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The Universidad San Francisco de Quito is a private university in Quito, Ecuador, offering more than 50 undergraduate degrees and several graduate programs in various fields. The main campus in Cumbayá spans about 25 acres with modern buildings, green spaces, the largest library in the country holding about a million books, restaurants, a hospital, and a dental clinic.
Founded in the late 1980s, the institution was officially recognized by the Ecuadorian government in 1995 as the first entirely private, self-funded university in Ecuador. It was also the first of its kind in the Andes region, changing the approach to higher education in the country.
The institution carries the name of its founder Santiago Gangotena and reflects his commitment to free thinking and learning across many subjects. Students from Ecuador and around the world gather on campus, creating a diverse community where different cultures and ideas naturally interact in daily life.
The campus is located in Cumbayá, a quiet suburban area outside Quito, with clear pathways and modern buildings that are easy to navigate. Visitors can freely explore the open areas and grounds, especially during public events or visiting days when access to certain facilities is available.
The university owns its own campuses in the Galapagos Islands and in the Yasuni area of the Amazon rainforest, allowing students and researchers to conduct studies in some of the world's most biodiverse environments. These rare locations make it the only university in the world with such extraordinary access for teaching and research purposes.
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