Universidad Espiritu Santo (UEES) reaches a new milestone in its academic trajectory by being incorporated into the QS World University Rankings 2026, integrating the prestigious list of the best universities in the world. UEES is positioned within the exclusive group of the top one thousand institutions selected by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a British organization recognized for producing one of the most rigorous, influential and consulted university rankings on a global scale.
Entry into the QS World University Rankings represents much more than a distinction: it means having passed a rigorous evaluation that analyzes institutional performance in key dimensions such as research, graduate employability, academic reputation, internationalization, learning experience and sustainability. This ranking is an international benchmark for governments, students, employers and institutions seeking academic excellence and leadership.
This recognition is in addition to an outstanding institutional trajectory endorsed by international organizations. Times Higher Education ranked UEES as the best university in Ecuador, giving it the highest rating achieved by an institution in the country, and included it among the seven best in Latin America. Likewise, the Innovatec European Educational Ranking recognized it as the best online university in Ibero-America.
This achievement places UEES on a level comparable to world-class universities and reinforces its position as a key player on the international academic scene. The university thus reaffirms its purpose of training global leaders, generating knowledge without borders and contributing significantly to the development of the country and the world.
In addition to UEES, other Ecuadorian institutions also appear in the QS World University Rankings 2026, including Universidad San Francisco de Quito, ESPOL, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Universidad de Las Américas, Universidad de Cuenca and Escuela Politécnica Nacional.
The complete list of universities recognized in this prestigious ranking is available at the following link: https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings
