FLACSO Ecuador (cuenta oficial) ✔

Name

FLACSO Ecuador (cuenta oficial) ✔

Legal name

Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales - FLACSO Ecuador

Website

https://flacso.edu.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Postgraduate Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Interdisciplinary/General Education & Study Skills (EDAGABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Political Science) (EDAGABAD), Interdisciplinary & Multidisciplinary Scholarly Publishing (EDAGAFAI), Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Postgraduate social sciences
• Doctoral programs humanities
• Master's degree programs
• Specialization courses virtual
• University continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito, Pichincha

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Graduate Program Tuition: Revenue from doctoral, master's, and specialization programs including registration fees, enrollment, and tuition charges
2. Continuing Education Courses: Revenue from courses of formation continue, open courses, and professional development offerings
3. Editorial Publications: Sales of books and publications through the FLACSO Editorial and virtual bookstore, with distribution through physical and digital channels
4. International Cooperation and Projects: Funding from international organizations, research grants, and technical cooperation projects with external institutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FLACSO Ecuador is a public international graduate university offering 6 doctoral programs, 17 master's programs, and 10 virtual specializations in social sciences and humanities, delivered through hybrid and online modalities at its Quito campus and via remote platforms. The institution also operates 7 specialized research labs, 2 policy observatories, a publishing arm (Editorial FLACSO), a 7-floor specialized library, and cultural assets including FLACSO Radio and Sala Sur cinema.

Product overview

FLACSO Ecuador is a public international graduate university (universidad internacional de carácter público) specializing in social sciences and humanities. Its portfolio comprises a hierarchical academic program structure — 6 doctoral programs, 17 master's programs (hybrid modality), 10 virtual specializations, and open/continuing education courses — alongside a broad research ecosystem of 7 thematic labs (MoviLab, CTS Lab, Interculturality, Lab-Paz, CITE-Lab, CEDEA, CALAS) and 2 observatories (Inequality & Poverty, Gender & Sexualities). The institution publishes through Editorial FLACSO Ecuador (books distributed via E-libro, Digitalia, U-Libros and open access on FLACSO Andes repository), 5 academic journals, and a virtual bookstore. Media and cultural assets include FLACSO Radio (with the Pali-Pali podcast), Sala Sur cinema, Arte Actual gallery, and the Programa Asia. A dedicated Responsible AI Program issues guidelines and thematic fact sheets covering AI for academic writing, data analysis software, course design, and AI transparency. The institution also operates a 7-floor specialized library with remote database access (MyLoft), bibliometric services, and digital catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sala Sur: Modern cinema hall with 83 seats for projecting independent films, part of FLACSO's cultural facilities.
• FLACSO Radio
• Arte Actual
• FLACSO Andes
• Casa Doctorados
• FLACSO Biblioteca

Products and services

• Doctorados (Doctoral Programs) Six doctoral programs across disciplines including History of the Andes, Development Studies, Political Studies, International Studies, Public Policy, and Sociology, each spanning 3-5 years with research theses. Targeted at professionals with master's degrees seeking advanced research training and Ph.D. credentials.
• Maestrías (Master's Programs) 17 master's programs covering anthropology, visual anthropology, political science, political communication, territorial development, economics, gender studies, environmental studies, urban studies, history, public policy, international relations, and sociology, lasting 20 months in hybrid modality. Designed for professionals and recent graduates seeking specialized knowledge and master's credentials.
• Especializaciones (Specialization Programs) Ten virtual specialization programs including AI and data analytics for social sciences, organized crime analysis, science and technology studies, public policy design, gender and violence, development project management, intercultural development, financial inclusion, international migration, and political network analysis. Delivered entirely online using Blackboard and CLASS platforms.
• Cursos Superiores de Formación Continua Upper-level professional development courses (non-accreditable) on specialized topics such as urban law and planning, offered per academic calendar for working professionals.
• Cursos de Formación Continua Professional development courses covering topics such as social network analysis, social studies of science and technology, extractivism, development finance, and recognition theories. Designed for professional skill enhancement.
• Cursos Abiertos Open enrollment courses for academic or non-academic credit on topics including geopolitics, qualitative/quantitative methods, data modeling, indigenous language and culture, food sovereignty, populism, and public policy.
• Programas y Proyectos de Investigación Thematic research programs covering bodies and environment, Amazonian urbanization, AI and big data, migration regimes, climate mobility, Latin American international thought, land capitalization, digital transformation of labor, and Korea Studies.
• Laboratorios de Investigación (Research Labs) Seven specialized research labs: MoviLab (migrations), CTS Lab (science, technology, society), Laboratory of Interculturality, Lab-Paz (peace and conflict, launched 2025), CITE-Lab (governance, policy, territory), CEDEA (development economics), and CALAS (advanced Latin American studies).
• Observatorios de Coyuntura Two observatories tracking Ecuadorian social data: the Observatory of Inequality and Poverty (with a data visualizer) and the Gender and Sexualities Observatory, publishing periodic bulletins on labor informality, income inequality, femicides, and LGBTQ+ population data.
• Biblioteca FLACSO Seven-story specialized library in social sciences with a physical and digital collection, open-stack access, subscribed and open-access databases, bibliometric bulletins and guides, catalog, interlibrary loan, and remote access via MyLoft. Includes visual and audio collections, study rooms, and accessibility resources.
• Editorial FLACSO Ecuador Academic publishing arm producing books in social sciences (anthropology, international relations, political studies, communication, public policy, economics, history, environmental studies, sociology, gender studies) distributed via print, ebook platforms (E-libro, Digitalia, U-Libros), and open access via FLACSO Andes repository.
• Revistas Académicas Five peer-reviewed academic journals: ÍCONOS (social sciences), Letras Verdes (environmental studies), URVIO (security studies), Eutopía (territorial development), and Mundos Plurales (public policy).
• FLACSO Andes (Digital Repository) Digital library and repository hosted at FLACSO Andes, providing open access to FLACSO Ecuador's editorial output, theses, journals, and other academic collections.
• Programa Asia FLACSO Ecuador East Asia studies program conducting teaching, research, and academic events (forums, seminars, Korean cinema series) on Korea and East Asia, supported by the Academy of Korean Studies. Produces the 'Pali-Pali' podcast on East Asian affairs.
• FLACSO Radio Digital radio station producing and broadcasting audio programs on social science topics, including the 'Pali-Pali' podcast on East Asia studies, distributed via Spotify and YouTube.
• Sala Sur (FLACSO Cine) Modern 83-seat cinema hosting curated film programming including Latin American cycles, the Nunkui Indigenous Film Festival, Portuguese Film Week, and school programs, operating under a curatorial model with open admission.
• Admisiones (Admissions Portal) Online admissions platform with separate registration portals for doctoral, master's, specialization, and continuing education programs, including course registration and enrollment workflows.
• Becas y Apoyo Financiero Financial aid and scholarship programs including stipendium scholarships (up to $580/month for master's; $850/month for doctorates), financial assistance grants (up to 100% tuition coverage), thesis grants ($1,000-$2,500), relocation bonuses, and health insurance for recipients.
• Programa de Inteligencia Artificial Responsable Institutional responsible AI program producing guidelines and thematic fact sheets (2026) covering generative AI for writing, AI for course design, AI data analysis software, data definitions for research, custom AI model development, model transparency and explainability, and AI incident response.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration13 records

AI capability9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and moderate.

• Academy of Korean Studies (AKS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The Academy of Korean Studies provided funding and support for the initial phase of FLACSO Ecuador's Asia Program (Programa Asia) during 2022-2025. This partnership enabled the development of Korean studies curriculum, research activities, academic events, and faculty exchange related to East Asian studies with focus on Korea.
• FLACSO International SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLACSO Ecuador is part of the international FLACSO system comprising 13 academic units across Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Uruguay) and coordinated by the General Secretariat in Costa Rica since 1979. This network enables academic exchange, joint research, and institutional collaboration.
• Erasmus+ Program PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLACSO Ecuador participates in Erasmus+ mobility programs with European universities including Opole University in Poland, enabling student and faculty exchanges and collaborative academic initiatives between Latin America and Europe.
• International Publishing PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLACSO Editorial maintains co-edition and translation partnerships with university publishers in Latin America, United States, Canada, and Europe. Distribution channels include E-libro, Digitalia, and U-Libros platforms for global academic book distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CIESAS (Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social): Mexican research and postgraduate institution focused on social sciences and anthropology. Closely aligned academic mission, doctoral program structure, and Latin American research focus.
• El Colegio de México: Renowned Mexican postgraduate institution specializing in social sciences and humanities. Comparable mission, doctoral program structure, and research output focus.
• FLACSO Argentina: Argentine sede of the FLACSO system offering postgraduate degrees in social sciences. Operates as part of the same 13-unit network with shared governance and academic standards.
• FLACSO México: FLACSO's Mexican campus within the same international system, offering postgraduate programs in social sciences. Direct peer sharing the same organizational DNA, faculty exchange agreements, and student mobility.
• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia): Leading Latin American private university with strong social sciences and postgraduate offerings. Comparable doctoral program depth and Latin American research reputation.
• IEP Instituto de Estudios Peruanos: Peruvian social sciences research and postgraduate institution. Direct academic comparator with social science mission, research output, and Andean/Latin American focus.
• UNSAM (Universidad Nacional de San Martín, Argentina): Argentine public university with notable social sciences and policy graduate programs. Public institutional model and postgraduate focus comparable to FLACSO Ecuador.

Others

• CLACSO (Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales): Latin American Social Science Council coordinating academic networks across the region. Adjacent enabling organization that influences the broader social science education ecosystem where FLACSO operates.

Broad incumbents

• PUC Chile (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile): Top Chilean university with strong social sciences faculty and established doctoral programs. Wider portfolio but overlapping postgraduate and research footprint in Latin America.
• Universidad de Buenos Aires (Postgraduate): Argentina's largest public university with extensive social sciences postgraduate offerings. Larger scale but overlapping public institutional model and Latin American postgraduate market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@salasurflacso
• Facebookfacebook.com/salasurflacso
• Instagraminstagram.com/salasurflacso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flacsoecuador

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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