FACT SHEET 2020: STUDY IN ECUADOR University Name Universidad Casa Grande
Location Guayaquil
Address Relaciones Internacionales Universidad Casa Grande
Ciudadela Miraflores, Av. Las Palmas #304 y Calle 4ta.
Guayaquil, Ecuador EC090150
Website www.casagrande.edu.ec / www.casagrande.edu.ec/international-CEDEI/
Phone (593-4) 220-2180 Fax (593-4) 220-9930
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND MOBILITY
Name Camila Arosemena Phone (593-4) 220-2180 ext. 186
Position Director of International Relations E-mail [email protected]
Name Pamela Dávila Phone (593-4) 220-2180 ext. 185
Position Inbound Coordinator E-mail [email protected]
Name Daniela Galarza Phone (593-4) 220-2180 ext. 191
Position Outbound Coordinator E-mail [email protected]
Name Verónica Romero Phone (593-4) 220-2180 ext. 186
Position Assistant E-mail [email protected]
ACADEMIC CALENDAR International Spring Semester
1st semester 2nd semester Fall Beginning &
End dates
Jan. 6th Apr. 25th
April 20th Aug. 8th
Aug. 31th Dec. 19th Application Deadline Oct. 15th, 2019 Jan. 15th Apr. 30th
International Spring semester
Spanish as a second language 3 weeks 48 hours (1 subject, 3 credits)
UCG intensive period 8 weeks 144 hours (3 subjects, 9 credits)
Community internship 4 weeks 96 hours (1 subject, 3 credits)
APPLICATION PROCESS - EXCHANGE STUDENTS Application
forms
1. Application Form
2. Medical and Emergency Form 3. Housing Form
Additional required documents
1. Spanish Placement Exam 2. Conduct Agreement 3. Liability Release 4. 2 Reference Letters 5. Official Transcript
6. Proof of Travel Insurance 7. Copy of passport
8. Passport sized photo (white background) 9. Copy of airline tickets
ACADEMIC INFORMATION Academic level Undergraduate
ACADEMIC NFORMATION Areas of study Department of Communications
Journalism
(Minors: Sports Journalism, Cultural &
Scientific Journalism, Sociocultural Studies)
Advertising
(Minors: Cross Platform Creative Content, Events & Shows Management, Digital Media Management)
Multimedia and Audiovisual Production
(Minors: Digital Media Management, Animation, Multimedia Product Development)
Graphic Design
(Minors: Spatial Design, Sociocultural Studies, Digital Media Management)
Communication
(Minors: Events & Shows Management, Sociocultural Studies, Digital Media Management)
Performing Arts
(Minors: Events & Shows Management, Drama, Production and Stage Direction)
Department of Administration and Political Science
Business Administration
(Minors: International Market Management, Strategic Marketing, or Financial Intelligence)
International Business
(Minors: Company Internationalization, Innovation & Product Development, International Relations)
Marketing
(Minors: Digital Marketing, Branding, Planning Consumer Insight)
Political Science
(Minors: Social Entrepreneurship, International Business, International Relations)
Human Talent
(Minors: Knowledge & Communication Management, Organizational Well-being)
Department of Human Ecology
Early Childhood Education
(Minors: Inclusive Education, Early Childhood Stimulation, Neuro- development & Learning)
Special Education
(Minors: Inclusive Education, Early Childhood Stimulation, Neuro- development & Learning)
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Language of Instruction Predominantly Spanish with a limited selection of courses in English.
Students are required to have an intermediate to advanced level of Spanish.
We offer classes of Spanish as a foreign language for international students who have an intermediate level and wish to improve it while attending to their regular classes. This class has 3 credits.
Course Load
4-6 courses per semester
Each course has 3 American Credits, equivalent to 48 hours of classes
Grading Scale from 1 to 10 (must receive a 7.5 or above to pass):
• 9 - 10: Excellent
• 8.4 - 8.99: Very good
• 7.9 - 8.39: Good
• 7.45 - 7.89: Satisfactory
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Housing If the students prefer to stay independently, there are options like student houses and hostels available. The option to rent a bedroom or suite is also suitable.
International students can also stay with families related to the university, like the families of our students, staff or others close to the Casa Grande Community. The cost of living in a family includes half board.
Fees
*All fees subject to fluctuation based on seasonal prices.
Independent (hostel, student houses, etc.): $300-450 monthly
Home Stay: $2020 per semester
Travel The Department of International Relations and Mobility offers guidance to travel within Ecuador and nearby places. The Inbound Coordinator advises our international students about places to stay, transportation, prices and security measures.
Visa Incoming students in programs with less than 180 days of duration do not require obtaining a student visa (12-V) in an Ecuadorian Consulate or Embassy;
they will be able to enter the country as tourists for 90 days. After this period has expired, the students must apply for an extension of their tourist visa in order to finish the semester.
Students in programs with over 180 days of duration MUST obtain a student visa (12-V) in the closest Ecuadorian Consulate or Embassy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Volunteer opportunities In Guayaquil, there are numerous opportunities for students to participate in volunteer projects and Service-Learning internships. Areas range from environment to health services and even education
Orientation Session UCG offers a mandatory orientation session for international students. We recommend that students arrive at least 4 days before the beginning of the semester in order to attend the session, do their course registration, among other activities. All details will be provided by the Inbound Coordinator via email: [email protected]
