Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Ecuador

What Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Ecuador does

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Sede Ecuador (UASB-Ecuador) is a private non-profit postgraduate university headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, established in 1992 as the Ecuadorian branch of the Simón Bolívar University system. It delivers doctoral programs, research master's, professional master's, and advanced specializations across nine academic areas - Ambiente y Sustentabilidad, Comunicación, Derecho, Educación, Estudios Sociales y Globales, Gestión, Historia, Letras y Estudios Culturales, and Salud - serving graduate students and professionals from Ecuador and the broader Andean Community (Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador). Its stated mission centers on Latin American integration, regional development, indigenous perspectives, and social transformation, distinguishing it from conventional Ecuadorian universities.

The operating platform comprises the Centro de Información y Biblioteca (CIB), occupying three floors of the Eugenio Espejo building with 200+ workstations and a Koha Integrated Library System managing 180,000+ bibliographic records; the UASB-Digital open-access institutional repository hosting theses, publication series, and research outputs; and a meta-search federated layer exposing JSTOR, ProQuest, Hapi Online, Digitalia, eLibro, Lexis, Fiel Web, and Tirant LATAM to the academic community. Specialized research infrastructure includes CILAB Salud, the Observatorio en Salud y Ambiente, and the Observatorio de la PYME, alongside eight peer-reviewed journals (Revista Andina, Kipus, Procesos, Estudios de la Gestión, Foro, Andares, and two others) and the international Radio Voz Andina Internacional service.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition across the four postgraduate modalities and continuing-education programs, supplemented by publication sales (co-editions with Corporación Editora Nacional and direct library distribution) and external library services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; financial aid and scholarships are available. Distribution is predominantly campus-based at Quito (Toledo N22-80, Plaza Brasilia), with growing online delivery via the Andina en Línea platform for programs such as Digital Marketing and Electronic Commerce, Strategic Tourism Management, and Cultural Studies. GTM is event-driven: recruitment runs through admissions cycles, virtual and in-person information sessions, academic congresses, and regional scholarly networks, with no outbound sales motion. Marketing channels are anchored on the institutional website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube), and academic events.

Name

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Ecuador

Legal name

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Sede Ecuador

Website

https://uasb.edu.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Ecuador is a private non-profit postgraduate university in Quito offering doctoral, master's, and specialization programs across nine academic areas, serving graduate students and professionals in Ecuador and the wider Andean Community region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Land-Grant–Like/Extension-Oriented Private Research Universities (Applied Outreach) (EDAHABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), Institutional Financial Aid Offices (Schools/Colleges/Universities) (EDADAHAB)

Keywords

• Postgraduate education
• Doctoral programs
• Research master's
• Continuing education
• Academic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from postgraduate program tuition, including doctoral degrees, research master's, professional master's, and specialization programs across multiple academic areas
2. Continuous Education Programs: Revenue from short courses, workshops, and continuing education offerings for professional development
3. Publication Sales: Revenue from book and journal publications, including co-editions with Corporación Editora Nacional and sales through the university's own publishing house
4. Library Services: Services to external users including interlibrary loans and special collections access

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Ecuador is a private non-profit postgraduate university offering doctoral programs, research master's degrees, professional master's degrees, and advanced specialization programs across nine academic areas (Salud, Letras y Estudios Culturales, Historia, Gestión, Derecho, Educación, Comunicación, Ambiente y Sustentabilidad, Estudios Sociales y Globales). The university delivers services through campus-based instruction at its Quito headquarters, the Andina en Línea online learning platform, the Centro de Información y Biblioteca (CIB), and the UASB-Digital open access institutional repository, supplemented by academic journals and continuing education courses.

Product overview

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Ecuador is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and services organized across multiple academic areas. The core offering includes doctoral programs (Doctorado), research master's degrees (Maestrías de Investigación), professional master's programs (Maestrías Profesionales), and specialization programs (Especialización Superior). Supporting infrastructure includes the Centro de Información y Biblioteca (CIB) with an online catalog powered by Koha and the institutional repository UASB-Digital. The university operates through 10 academic areas (Salud, Letras y Estudios Culturales, Historia, Gestión, Derecho, Educación, Comunicación, Ambiente y Sustentabilidad, Estudios Sociales y Globales, Historia) plus research centers such as CILAB Salud, the Observatory in Health and Environment, and the SME Observatory. Additional services include academic journals (Revista Andina, Revistas UASB), international radio (Radio Voz Andina), and continuing education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIB - Centro de Información y Biblioteca: University library and information center with over 180,000 records in its integrated library system
• UASB-Digital
• Voz Andina Internacional
• Revista Andina
• Kipus - Revista Andina de Letras y Estudios Culturales
• Procesos - Revista Ecuatoriana de Historia
• Estudios de la Gestión - Revista Internacional de Administración
• Foro - Revista de Derecho
• Andares - Revista de Derechos Humanos y de la Naturaleza
• Observatorio de la PYME

Products and services

• Doctorado (Doctoral Programs) Doctoral programs offering advanced research training and academic degrees across multiple disciplines, designed for researchers and academics seeking the highest academic credentials.
• Maestrías de Investigación (Research Master's Programs) Research-oriented master's programs focused on academic research and scholarly investigation, designed for professionals pursuing academic or research careers.
• Maestrías Profesionales (Professional Master's Programs) Professional master's programs combining theoretical knowledge with practical application for working professionals seeking career advancement through specialized credentials.
• Especialización Superior (Advanced Specialization Programs) Advanced specialization programs providing specialized knowledge in specific fields, designed for professionals seeking targeted expertise in narrower domains than master's degrees.
• Educación Continua (Continuing Education) Short courses, workshops, and continuing education programs designed for professional development and skill upgrading for working professionals and lifelong learners.
• Centro de Información y Biblioteca (CIB) Library Services Library and information center with over 200 workstations, study rooms, multimedia rooms, specialized collections, and online catalog access to 180,000+ bibliographic records; also serves external users through interlibrary loans and special collections access.
• Academic Publications and Book Sales Sales of books and academic publications co-edited with Corporación Editora Nacional and Ediciones Abya-Yala, including series such as Historia de América Andina, Biblioteca de Historia, and Serie Magíster.
• Academic Journals (Revistas UASB) Peer-reviewed academic journals including Kipus, Procesos, Estudios de la Gestión, Foro, Andares, and Revista Andina, covering literature, history, management, law, and human rights topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180,000+ bibliographic records accessible through online catalog
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corporación Editora NacionalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing publication partnership for books and academic works. UASB publications are co-edited and distributed through CEN, including series such as Historia de América Andina, Biblioteca de Historia, Serie Magíster, and numerous other academic publications.
• Colegio de América, Sede LatinoamericanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Latin American academic initiatives, joint publications, and the organization of international academic events and congresses.
• Universidad Jaume I de CastellóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the II Congreso Mundial Latinoamericano de Ciencias Históricas and collaboration through the Centro de Investigaciones Históricas de América Latina (CIHAL) for international academic exchange.
• RIPDASA (Red Iberoamericana de Preservación Digital de Archivos Sonoros y Audiovisuales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIbero-American network for digital preservation of sound and audiovisual archives, sharing knowledge and experiences with universities, memory institutions, and international organizations to favor scientific research.
• Iberconceptos EcuadorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-university research group focused on conceptual history research in Latin America, examining political and social uses of concepts in Ecuadorian history.
• LAGPA (Laboratorio de Administración y Gestión de Políticas Públicas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual conference organization for public management and Latin American economic integration, with the 2026 conference focused on public management and the future of Latin American economic integration.
• Universidad de Nebrija, EspañaStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint international congress collaboration, including the Congreso Internacional 'Neurociencia aplicada al marketing y al comportamiento' on applied neuroscience in marketing.
• Ediciones Abya-YalaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublication partnership for distribution of academic works on Latin American studies and Andean region research.
• Instituto Francés de Estudios AndinosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative publication partnership for Andean studies, including joint publication of historical research works.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del EcuadorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for joint publication projects and research initiatives in Ecuadorian history and social sciences.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia): Universidad de los Andes is a top-tier Colombian private research university with strong postgraduate, doctoral, and research output across the social sciences, law, management, and health. It is a broader Andean-region incumbent competing for the same regional postgraduate talent pool as UASB, with greater scale and global ranking visibility.
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL): UNAL is Colombia's flagship public research university with extensive doctoral and master's programs across the Andean region. It is a larger-scale, broader-incumbent competitor to UASB, particularly for Andean Community students seeking recognized regional credentials.
• FLACSO Latin America (Secretaría General): FLACSO is a regional UNESCO-affiliated social sciences postgraduate system with member campuses across Latin America. It is the parent network of FLACSO Ecuador (a direct peer) and competes with UASB across the Andean region for postgraduate students, research grants, and policy influence.

Regional players

• Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico): Universidad Iberoamericana is a Jesuit private university in Mexico City with strong postgraduate and research programs in social sciences, humanities, and management. It is a comparable Latin American private research university but operates in a different (Mexican) market geography from UASB.
• Universidad de Chile: Universidad de Chile is a major public research university with deep doctoral, master's, and research infrastructure. It shares UASB's Andean regional research positioning but is significantly larger, public, and Chile-based rather than Ecuador-based.
• Colegio de México (COLMEX): COLMEX is a premier Mexican postgraduate and research institution in social sciences and humanities. It is comparable to UASB in being a postgraduate-only research-focused institution, but serves a Mexican and broader Latin American student base rather than the Andean Community.

Direct peers

• FLACSO Ecuador (Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales): FLACSO Ecuador is a Quito-based postgraduate social sciences research and teaching institution under the Latin American FLACSO system. It is the closest direct peer to UASB: same city, same postgraduate-only model, same regional Andean focus, and comparable academic areas in social sciences, public policy, and humanities.
• Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ): USFQ is one of Ecuador's leading private universities, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with strong research output and international partnerships. It directly competes with UASB for postgraduate students in Quito, particularly in management, health, and life sciences, and shares the private-university positioning.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE): PUCE is a major private Ecuadorian university with a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, established research centers, and a Quito main campus. UASB is already a research partner of PUCE, and the two compete for the same pool of postgraduate and doctoral students in the Andean region.

Others

• UNESCO IESALC (International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean): UNESCO IESALC is the UN system's higher education policy and research arm for Latin America. It is not a competitor but an enabling/ecosystem organization that shapes accreditation frameworks and policy for institutions like UASB and is a relevant peer in the regional higher education policy context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

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