The University
Historical Review
The University of Azuay was born in 1968 and has its headquarters in the city of Cuenca, capital of the province of Azuay. In its beginnings it was part, first, of the Santiago Catholic University of Guayaquil and, later, of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
In 1990, after fulfilling all the legal requirements, it was recognized as Universidad del Azuay, through the Law of the Republic.
In the year 2006 became the first Ecuadorian university to achieve accreditation by the National Council for Evaluation and Accreditation, CONEA.
The University of Azuay offers undergraduate training through its twenty-nine schools distributed in six faculties.
Postgraduate training is offered through masters and specializations, the academic offer responds to the needs identified in our region and country framed in the commitment to serve society.
Our mission
We are a University Community that trains people with critical thinking, ethically committed to society, which contributes to science and knowledge to achieve the integral development of our environment.
Vision
To be a research-oriented University; accredited with national and international standards; and, become a national academic reference.
Safety, health and environment policy.
Being faithful to our principles and values at the Universidad del Azuay we commit ourselves to:
- Protect the health and safety of all those who make the "University Community" by promoting and developing adequate working conditions and a sustainable environment.
- Make learning and continuous improvement part of our life as a contribution to create and develop a culture of prevention and self-care. Comply with the legal regulations of S&SO, applicable to our institutional actions.
- Assign the necessary resources to develop a system to prevent occupational health and safety risks.
- Promote the participation and compliance with the guidelines for industrial safety and occupational health in all its employees, contractors, visitors and other personnel related to the execution of its processes.
- Disseminate this Policy to the entire University Community.
It is the active and permanent commitment of all University employees, contractors and interested parties, to comply with this Policy.
Principles and values
Search for the truth
We seek the truth guided by reason.
Pluralism
We practice respect for diversity.
Social Commitment
We work for a fair and equitable society with honesty, transparency and social accountability.
Environmental awareness
We promote sustainable development and the protection of the environment.
Participatory community
Our management is characterized by the active and proactive participation of all the members of the community.
Non-profit education
We believe in education as a solidary service.
Academic quality
We work for the continuous improvement and accreditation of our university work.
University Anthem
Resolutions of the University Council
- Year 2023
The University
Resolutions of the University Council
Year 2023
Resolution No. CU-2023-235
Possession of representatives of teachers and workers to the Councils of the Faculties of Philosophy and Human Sciences and Administration Sciences
Resolution No. CU-2023-236
Approval of the Graduation Regulations for Graduate Programs
Resolution No. CU-2023-237
Resolution on the Investigation Committee of offenses contemplated in article 76 of the Statute
Resolution No. CU-2023-238
Incorporation of the general provision in the Regulation of Scholarships for Students of the University of Azuay
Resolution No. CU-2023-239
Authorization for the acquisition of an emergency generator and transformer for the main campus
Resolution No. CU-2023-240
Approval of the project of the Master in Geomatics
Resolution No. CU-2023-241
Approval and reform of tuition fees and fees for postgraduate programs
Resolution No. CU-2023-242
Approval of requests for withdrawal of subjects
Resolution No. CU-2023-243
Approval of application for financial support for postgraduate studies
Resolution No. CU-2023-244
Approval of license applications
Resolution No. CU-2023-245
Approval of application for replacement of title
Resolution No. CU-2023-246
Specific inter-institutional cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Public Health, Zonal Coordination 6 Health
Resolution No. CU-2023-247
Inter-institutional cooperation framework agreement with the American School Educational Unit
Resolution No. CU-2023-248
Framework agreement for inter-institutional cooperation entered into with Intelligent Territories - IT Cía. Ltd.
Resolution No. CU-2023-249
Framework agreement with the IUAD Fashion Academy
Resolution No. CU-2023-250
Specific agreement with the IUAD Fashion Academy
Resolution No. CU-2023-251
Specific agreement for pre-professional practices with the State Attorney General's Office
Resolution No. CU-2023-252
Cooperation framework agreement with the Universidad Da Beira Interior (Covilhá – Portugal)
Resolution No. CU-2023-253
Specific cooperation agreement with the Universidad Da Beira Interior (Covilhá – Portugal)
Resolution No. CU-2023-254
Possession of the representative of the workers to the Council of the Faculties of Legal Sciences and Medicine
Resolution No. CU-2023-255
Reform to the academic calendar for the period March – July 2023
Resolution No. CU-2023-256
Approval of the application for recognition of international studies
Resolution No. CU-2023-257
Approval of application for financial support for postgraduate studies
Resolution No. CU-2023-258
Approval of requests for withdrawal of subjects
Resolution No. CU-2023-259
License application approval
Resolution No. CU-2023-260
Specific inter-institutional cooperation agreement with the Superintendency of Banks
Resolution No. CU-2023-261
Specific academic cooperation agreement with AGROTA Cía. Ltd.
Resolution No. CU-2023-262
Cooperation framework agreement with the Santander Technological Units
Resolution No. CU-2023-263
Agreement with the Internal Revenue Service
Resolution No. CU-2023-264
Collaboration and coordination agreement with the Metropolitan Polytechnic University of Puebla
Resolution No. CU-2023-265
Framework agreement with the Association of Ceramists of Ecuador
Resolution No. CU-2023-266
Specific agreement with the Public Company of the University of Cuenca
Resolution No. CU-2023-267
Agreement with the Municipal Public Housing Company in the canton of Guayaquil
Resolution No. CU-2023-268
Specific inter-institutional cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Public Health
Resolution No. CU-2023-269
Memorandum of Understanding with the Mendel University in Brno - Czech Republic
Resolution No. CU-2023-270
Cooperation agreement with the Federal University of Ouro Preto
Regulations and instructions
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Academics
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List of authorities
Rector: Francisco Salgado Arteaga rector@uazuay.edu.ec
Academic Vice-Rector: Genoveva Malo Toral vicerrectora.acad@uazuay.edu.ec
Vice President for Research: rafaella ansaloni vicerrector.inv@uazuay.edu.ec
Administrative and Financial Dean: Fernando Córdova León decano.admfin@uazuay.edu.ec
General Secretary: Ximena Mejía Moscoso secretariageneral@uazuay.edu.ec
Faculty of Philosophy, Letters and Education Sciences
Dean: Dr. Carlos Guevara Toledo decano.fil@uazuay.edu.ec
Subdecana: Ximena Velez Calvo subdecana.fil@uazuay.edu.ec
Faculty of Administration Sciences
Dean: Oswaldo Merchan Manzano decano.adm@uazuay.edu.ec
Subdecana: Gabriela Duque Espinoza subdecana.adm@uazuay.edu.ec
School of Design, Architecture and Art
Dean: Rafael Estrella Toral decano.dis@uazuay.edu.ec
Subdecana: Veronica Heras Barros subdecana.dis@uazuay.edu.ec
Faculty of Legal Sciences
Dean: Jose Chalco Quezada decano.ccjj@uazuay.edu.ec
Deputy Dean: Guillermo Ochoa Rodriguez subdecano.ccjj@uazuay.edu.ec
Faculty of Science and Technology
DeanAndres Lopez Hidalgo decano.cctt@uazuay.edu.ec
Subdecana: Ana Maria Burbano Villavicencio subdecano.cctt@uazuay.edu.ec
Faculty of Medicine
Dean: Galo Duque Proaño decano.med@uazuay.edu.ec
Subdecana: Monica Juma Fernandez subdecana.med@uazuay.edu.ec
Faculty of Psychology
Doyenne: Martha Cobos Cali dean.psi@uazuay.edu.ec
Deputy Dean: Mario Moyano Moyano subdecano.psi@uazuay.edu.ec
Postgraduate Department
Director: Carla Hermida Palacios directora.posgrado@uazuay.edu.ec
Deputy Director: Mateo Coello Salcedo mfcoello@uazuay.edu.ec
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