Frequently asked questions and admission requirements

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We offer an undergraduate academic program with international standards, quality and teaching. Our agreements allow students to extend their academic development in the best universities in Europe, Asia and America.

What papers are required for admission?

The following will be requested:

- Identity card in pdf.

- Grade transcript or, if you don't have one, a report card clearly showing your name and the name of the school, in PDF format

- Certificate of flag bearer or escort (if any) in PDF format

- IB Certificate or Diploma (if attended) in PDF.

What procedures must a student follow to enter UEES?

The applicant must upload all the supporting and merit documentation scanned in PDF format.

All documents must be notarized copies.

How many students from other cities do you receive?

32% of the current students come from schools in other cities, the second city being Quito, the third Machala, the fourth Manta and the fifth Cuenca.

However, 57% of the inquiries on the website for costs and scholarships come from students from other cities.

Do you have student residences?

Yes, we have residences for women and residences for men. Residences are subject to availability

How much does my career cost?

You can enter https://erp.uees.edu.ec/ords/r/ctsi/admisiones-grado/solicitar-codigo  and fill out the form that will indicate the cost of your degree and the scholarships you can apply for.

What are the types of residences and their costs?

The following is the information requested about UEES university residences:

Room types and their monthly cost:

  • Master (Double room, incl. bathroom) $500 per person 
  • Twin (Double room, shared bathroom) $400 per person  
  • Junior (Single, shared bath) $400 

Form of payment:

  • 2 months of the cost of the chosen room in guarantee
  • 1st month of stay in advance.

Monthly fee does not include:

  • Food.
  • Cleaning of bathrooms, rooms and kitchen.

It is strictly prohibited:

Visits, consumption of alcohol, drugs or tobacco and its derivatives.

Maximum entry hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 23:00 h.
  • Friday and Saturday: 03:00 h.
  • Sunday until 13:00 h.

Important information:

- Roommates are randomly assigned.

- Reservations must be made through a formal request to this email administra@uees.edu.ec

- After being assigned your room, you will have to sign the commitment act of the residences, in the UEES Administration.

Where is the box?

We do not have student service boxes, all payments are made through the Services Portal by credit or debit card.

If you would like to have the link to make the payment, please send an email to admisiones@uees.edu.ec indicating your student code and, within 24 hours, you will receive an e-mail with the necessary instructions to proceed with the payment.

How much do I owe?

You can consult this information on the service portal at the following address www.serviciosenlinea.uees.edu.ec

What is my email username and password?

Your username is your first and last name, separated by a period, and followed by @uees.edu.ec

Your password is your student code

If you want the UEES mail credentials information, please indicate your personal email address and you will receive an email within 24 hours.

What is the route of the BUEES?

The route and timetable can be consulted on the web page or directly at https://uees.edu.ec/horario-buees/

You can also go to the BUEES station and ask the transportation staff.

With which countries do you have an agreement?

You can consult the agreements on our website https://uees.edu.ec/iao/convenios/ or contact the IAO for more information.

What subjects will be opened in the semester?

You will be able to consult the subjects and schedules 15 days before the beginning of classes in your Student Portal. https://portal.uees.edu.ec/ords/r/ctsi/portal-de-servicio/login

Where can I get a certificate stating that I studied at UEES?

Directly from your service portal download it by clicking on the “certificates” box and then click on “obtain certificate”. Download the pdf with electronic signature

Where are the Admissions offices located?

On the first floor of building A, entering through entrance 1. It is necessary to present your ID card at reception to enter

Does UEES offer financing plans?

If you joined since 2020 you already have a financing plan applied, if you joined before that year you should approach the Financial Department and ask about financing options.

What types of scholarships does UEES offer?

We have several types of scholarships: Talent Plan (for flag bearers and escorts), Innovation (engineering careers and those of strategic importance for national development), mobility (for students from other cities), sports, disability and ethnicity. In addition, we have signed agreements with schools that grant automatic scholarships for all students of those institutions.

You can enter https://erp.uees.edu.ec/ords/r/ctsi/admisiones-grado/solicitar-codigo?session=2813154967769 and fill out the form that will indicate the scholarships to which you can apply.

What do the UEES scholarships consist of?

  • Standard-bearers and escorts obtain the leveling course free of charge.
  • Graduates with BI diploma exonerate all the leveling course.
  • Graduates with BI certificate exempt half of the subjects of the leveling course.

Standard bearers, escorts and students from schools that have signed an agreement with UEES obtain scholarships for their entire career. To find out which scholarship you are applying for, please fill out the form at https://erp.uees.edu.ec/ords/r/ctsi/admisiones-grado/solicitar-codigo?session=2813154967769

When does the pre-med start? Do I have to pass a pre-med in order to enter UEES?

The requirement to enter UEES is to pass or homologate the leveling course, which is a propaedeutic course that replaces the “pre-university” course.

There are 11 leveling courses for medicine (each one lasts two months) and 22 leveling courses for the rest of the careers (these last one month) starting on the first working Monday of the year and there is a new leveling course for medicine every month and every two weeks for the rest of the careers, from January until the second week of November.

When do the semesters at UEES start? When do classes start? When do I start classes?

For all courses, with the exception of Medicine, UEES has 3 academic periods per year: January, May and September.

They are semesters, not semesters, since we are governed by international agreements. The Medical School has two semesters, April and September. The starting dates for each term are published in the academic calendar which can be found at https://uees.edu.ec/academic-calendar/

How is UEES paid? What does the monthly fee include?

The UEES charges monthly payments, that is, the total cost of the course, divided by the number of months the student decides to pay, without interest and freezing the value during the chosen time (if the UEES costs change, the student will continue to pay the same). 12 monthly payments are made per year.

The monthly rates are included in the price: 

  1. Pensions
  2.  License plates
  3. WiFi usage
  4. Use of parking lots
  5. Use of gymnasium
  6. Use of UEES e-mail
  7. Use of Online Libraries and Physical Library
  8. Workshops
  9. Study Rooms
  10. Use Student Lounge
  11. Use of Nap House
  12. Medical dispensary use
  13.  Psychological counseling
  14. Use of the Sports Complex (courts, swimming pool, etc.)
  15.  Job opportunities
  16. Participation in academic clubs
  17. Tutoring.
  18. The medical career includes an internship.

Transportation, food and residence fees will be charged only in case you use them (not included in the monthly fee).

 

What benefits do I get from being an IB?

Students with IB (International Baccalaureate) certification are exempted from two of the four subjects of the leveling course.

The IB Diploma exonerates the entire leveling course, except for the careers of Medicine and Dentistry, where only two subjects will be taken in the leveling course. In addition, the IB Diploma validates up to two subjects, which means that your studies will have a slightly lower value.

I want to switch to UEES, what is the procedure?

For the process of homologation at UEES it is necessary to present the last grade report obtained at your university to the faculty where you wish to transfer to UEES. This will tell you how many subjects are homologable in your case. Once you agree with the homologable subjects, you may enter the registration form (https://forms.gle/AxvEM2JAufDhsXGy7) and your student code will be created. 

After that, it is necessary to request the syllabus of the approved subjects from your home university. In some universities they call it «Syllabus» and it consists of:

  • Academic content of the subject
  • Schedule of classes
  • Bibliography.
  • Minimum passing grade
  • Note obtained.

In addition, it is required to present. 

  • Certificate of English level (Only for International Negotiations)
  •  Certificate from the university of origin stating that he/she has no disciplinary sanctions.
  •  Certificate from the home university stating that you are not required to take 3rd registration in any subject.

These documents must be submitted to the faculty in which you are interested in transferring within 90 days of the start of your classes.

More information: admisiones@uees.edu.ec

What papers are required for admission?

The following will be requested:

- Identity card in pdf.

- Grade transcript or, if you don't have one, a report card clearly showing your name and the name of the school, in PDF format

- Certificate of flag bearer or escort (if any) in PDF format

- IB Certificate or Diploma (if attended) in PDF.

What procedures must a student follow to enter UEES?

The applicant must upload all the supporting and merit documentation scanned in PDF format.

All documents must be notarized copies.

What careers are currently the most sought after?

-Medicine

-Right

-International Negotiations

-Business Administration

-Clinical Psychology

How many students from other cities do you receive?

32% of the current students come from schools in other cities, the second city being Quito, the third Machala, the fourth Manta and the fifth Cuenca.

However, 57% of the inquiries on the website for costs and scholarships come from students from other cities.

Do you have student residences?

Yes, we have residences for women and residences for men. Residences are subject to availability

What are the types of residences and their costs?

The following is the information requested about UEES university residences:

Room types and their monthly cost:

  • Master (Double room, incl. bathroom) $500 per person 
  • Twin (Double room, shared bathroom) $400 per person  
  • Junior (Single, shared bath) $400 

Form of payment:

  • 2 months of the cost of the chosen room in guarantee
  • 1st month of stay in advance.

Monthly fee does not include:

  • Food.
  • Cleaning of bathrooms, rooms and kitchen.

It is strictly prohibited:

Visits, consumption of alcohol, drugs or tobacco and its derivatives.

Maximum entry hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 23:00 h.
  • Friday and Saturday: 03:00 h.
  • Sunday until 13:00 h.

Important information:

- Roommates are randomly assigned.

- Reservations must be made through a formal request to this email administra@uees.edu.ec

- After being assigned your room, you will have to sign the commitment act of the residences, in the UEES Administration.

How much does my career cost?

You can enter www.admisiongrado.uees.edu.ec and fill out the form that will indicate the cost of your degree and the scholarships you can apply for.

Where is the box?

We do not have student service boxes, all payments are made through the Services Portal by credit or debit card.

 

If you wish to have the link to make the payment, please indicate your student code and within 24 hours you will receive an e-mail with the necessary instructions to proceed with the payment.

How much do I owe?

You can consult this information on the service portal at the following address www.serviciosenlinea.uees.edu.ec

What is the wifi password?

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What is my email username and password?

Your username is your first and last name, separated by a period, and followed by @uees.edu.ec

Your password is your student code

If you want the UEES mail credentials information, please indicate your personal email address and you will receive an email within 24 hours.

What is the route of the BUEES?

The route and timetable can be consulted on the web page or directly at https://uees.edu.ec/horario-buees/

You can also go to the BUEES station and ask the transportation staff.

With which countries do you have an agreement?

You can consult the agreements on our website https://uees.edu.ec/iao/convenios/ or contact the IAO for more information.

What subjects will be opened in the semester?

You will be able to consult the subjects and schedules 15 days before the beginning of classes in your Student Portal. https://portal.uees.edu.ec/ords/r/ctsi/portal-de-servicio/login

Where can I get a certificate stating that I studied at UEES?

Directly from your service portal download it by clicking on the “certificates” box and then click on “obtain certificate”. Download the pdf with electronic signature

Where are the Admissions offices located?

- On-line: Building A, 5th floor

- Postgraduate: Building P, 3rd floor

- Continuing Education: Building F, 3rd floor

- Grade: Building A, first floor

Does UEES offer financing plans?

If you joined since 2020 you already have a financing plan applied, if you joined before that year you should approach the Financial Department and ask about financing options.

What types of scholarships does UEES offer?

We have several types of scholarships: Talent Plan (for flag bearers and escorts), Innovation (engineering careers and those of strategic importance for national development), mobility (for students from other cities), sports, disability and ethnicity. In addition, we have signed agreements with schools that grant automatic scholarships for all students of those institutions.

You can enter www.admisiongrado.uees.edu.ec and fill out the form that will indicate the scholarships to which you can apply.

What do the UEES scholarships consist of?

  • Standard-bearers and escorts obtain the leveling course free of charge.
  • Graduates with BI diploma exonerate all the leveling course.
  • Graduates with BI certificate exempt half of the subjects of the leveling course.

Standard bearers, escorts and students from schools that have signed an agreement with UEES obtain scholarships for their entire career. To find out which scholarship you are applying for, please fill out the form at https://admisiongrado.uees.edu.ec/

What does the monthly fee include?

 The monthly fee includes:

  • Pensions
  •  License plates
  •  WiFi usage
  •  Use of parking lots
  •  Use of gymnasium
  •  Use of UEES e-mail
  •  Use of Online Libraries and Physical Library
  •  Workshops
  •  Study Rooms
  •  Use Student Lounge
  •  Use of Nap House
  •  Medical dispensary use
  •  Psychological counseling
  •  Use of the Sports Complex (courts, swimming pool, etc.)
  •  Job opportunities
  •  Participation in academic clubs
  •  Tutoring.

When does the pre-med start? Do I have to pass a pre-med in order to enter UEES?

The requirement to enter UEES is to pass or homologate the leveling course, which is a propaedeutic course that replaces the “pre-university” course.

There are 11 leveling courses for medicine (each one lasts two months) and 22 leveling courses for the rest of the careers (these last one month) starting on the first working Monday of the year and there is a new leveling course for medicine every month and every two weeks for the rest of the careers, from January until the second week of November.

When do the semesters at UEES start? When do classes start? When do I start classes?

UEES has 3 terms per year: January, May and September. They are semesters, not semesters, since we are governed by international agreements.

The start dates for each term are published in the academic calendar which can be found at https://uees.edu.ec/calendario-academico/

How is UEES paid?

The UEES charges monthly payments, that is, the total cost of the course, divided by the number of months the student decides to pay, without interest and freezing the value during the chosen time (if the UEES costs change, the student will continue to pay the same). 12 monthly payments are made per year.

The monthly rates are all-inclusive, except for transportation, food and residences, which will be charged only in the case that you use them. 

What does the monthly fee include?

The monthly rates are all-inclusive, except for transportation, food and residences, which will be charged only in the case that you use them. 

What benefits do I get from being an IB?

Students with IB (International Baccalaureate) certification are exempted from two of the four subjects of the leveling course.

The IB Diploma exonerates the entire leveling course, except for the careers of Medicine and Dentistry, where only two subjects will be taken in the leveling course. In addition, the IB Diploma validates up to two subjects, which means that your studies will have a slightly lower value.

I want to switch to UEES, what is the procedure?

For the process of homologation at UEES it is necessary to present the last grade report obtained at your university to the faculty where you wish to transfer to UEES. This will tell you how many subjects are homologable in your case. Once you agree with the homologable subjects, you may enter the registration form (https://forms.gle/AxvEM2JAufDhsXGy7) and your student code will be created. 

After that, it is necessary to request the syllabus of the approved subjects from your home university. In some universities they call it «Syllabus» and it consists of:

  • Academic content of the subject
  • Schedule of classes
  • Bibliography.
  • Minimum passing grade
  • Note obtained.

In addition, it is required to present. 

  • Certificate of English level (Only for International Negotiations)
  •  Certificate from the university of origin stating that he/she has no disciplinary sanctions.
  •  Certificate from the home university stating that you are not required to take 3rd registration in any subject.

These documents must be submitted to the faculty in which you are interested in transferring within 90 days of the start of your classes.