Amazonian State University

The Amazonian State University (UEA), established in Ecuador’s Puyo region, is a Non-Profit institution dedicated to furthering educational progress in Latin America. Founded in 2002, UEA currently boasts an enrollment of approximately 33,000 students across various disciplines, including Master's and Doctoral programs primarily focused on tourism, agricultural engineering, biology, forestry, and industrial engineering. UEA is ranked 11193th nationally and 995 globally among universities in Ecuador based on the latest U.S. News & World Report ranking. The university places a strong emphasis on regional relevance through its curricula, offering specialized programs aimed at addressing the unique needs of the Ecuadorian agricultural and environmental sectors. It operates on a public-private partnership model with significant funding sourced from both public and private entities. Moreover, UEA is distinguished by its rigorous academic standards, achieved through a Master’s degree program that can be completed in approximately 2 years and a Doctoral degree reaching completion in less than a year. The university has the highest degree available at the Bachelor level offered to students from the region which will be tailored for tourism, agricultural engineering, biology, forestry, industrial engineering, and their related fields. Located in Puyo, UEA’s campus fosters an environment of collaborative learning and research that is integral to a sustainable future within Ecuador's economic landscape. UEA actively seeks to promote international cooperation through active partnerships with universities worldwide. Further details can be accessed through the institution’s website: www.ueaeduec.