History & Origins
What is the famous Latin motto of the Universidad Central del Ecuador?
Omnium Potentior Est Sapientia ("Wisdom is all-powerful")
What is the name of the main campus where most faculties are located today?
The University Citadel (La Ciudadela Universitaria)
What are the two official colors of the Universidad Central's flag?
Red (Scarlet) and Blue
Which faculty is historically considered the oldest and most traditional, often associated with the phrase "Cuna de la Libertad" (Cradle of Liberty)?
The Faculty of Jurisprudence (Law)
Which Liberator enacted the law in 1826 that officially established the university with the name "Central University of Quito" (later Ecuador)?
Simón Bolívar
What is the name of the famous stone arch located at the entrance of the university on America Avenue, which was moved there from a historic palace?
The Arch of La Circasiana (Arco de la Circasiana)
The university shield features a yellow flame. What does this flame symbolize?
The light of knowledge / Science
The Faculty of Medical Sciences operates near which major public hospital in Quito, serving as a teaching hospital?
Eugenio Espejo Hospital
In 1869, which Ecuadorian president ordered the closure of the university for six years to replace it with the "Polytechnic School"?
Gabriel García Moreno
Located within the university campus, what is the official name of the university stadium, which has a capacity of roughly 15,000 spectators?
César Aníbal Espinoza University Stadium
What is the popular nickname given to the students and the university community of the Central?
The Glorious Central University of Ecuador(La Gloriosa UCE) or "Centralinos"
Which faculty is the largest in the university and is primarily responsible for training the country's teachers and educators?
The Faculty of Philosophy, Letters, and Education Sciences
The UCE traces its roots back to three colonial universities. Which was the very first one, founded by the Augustinians in 1586?
San Fulgencio University
The iconic mural titled "El Espíritu de la Cultura" (The Spirit of Culture) on the Administration Building facade was painted by which famous Ecuadorian artist?
Oswaldo Guayasamín
The lyrics of the University Anthem were written by which famous Ecuadorian poet?
Remigio Romero y Cordero.
The acronym FAU refers to which faculty, known for training professionals in the design of buildings and cities?
The Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism
Before officially becoming the "Central University," the colonial universities of San Gregorio Magno and Santo Tomás de Aquino merged in 1786 to form which precursor institution?
The Royal Public University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
The "Plaza Indoamérica" features busts representing the resistance leaders of the continent. Which Inca general represents the indigenous resistance of Quito in this plaza?
Rumiñahui
Who was the famous Ecuadorian composer responsible for the music of the University Anthem?
Sixto María Durán
Founded in 1925, the university houses one of the most important archaeological and ethnographic museums in the country within its Administration building. What is its name?
Antonio Santiana Anthropological Museum