Guayaquil, a city of approximately 2 million, is known for its fine ships, hotels, theaters, city parks, and museums. Beautiful beaches are only a one-hour bus ride from the center of the city. The campus is served by public transportation. More than 5,500 students are enrolled in degree programs such as Architecture, Law, Business, Sociology, Education, Literature, Communications, Psychology, Economics and Engineering.
Internships are available for students in a variety of fields.
A GPA of 2.5, as well as an official transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are required for admission to the program, which is open to students from freshman through graduate level standing. All students live with host families in Guayaquil, and two to three meals per day are provided. This arrangement facilitates the students' immersion into the Ecuadorian culture. In addition to several tours within Guayaquil, program staff organize frequent field trips to other areas of interest in Ecuador.