Historical Origins
Big Changes and Reforms
Rectors and Leaders
Faculties
100

What was the original name given to the institution that later became the Central University of Ecuador?

Universidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino.

100

Who helped improve the university when Ecuador became a republic?

General Sucre

100

What is the name of the rector of the university currently? 

Dr. Patricio Espinosa del Pozo

100

In which faculty can students learn to be teachers? 

The Faculty of Philosophy, Letters, and Education Sciences.

200

Which religious order founded the Universidad de San Fulgencio in Quito in 1586?

The Augustinians.

200

Who was the president who made medicine better at the university? 

Gabriel García Moreno

200

Who was the rector in 1895 and made big improvements? 

Luis Felipe Borja

200

Which faculty at the university teaches about human health and hospitals? 

The Faculty of Medicine

300

Which decree by King Carlos III led to the suppression of the Universidad de San Gregorio?

The Royal Decree of August 25, 1786.

300

What year did Ecuador officially become independent from Gran Colombia in the university hall?

1830

300

Which rector was also the president of Ecuador?

Isidro Ayora

300

What faculty teaches about laws, rights, and justice?

The Faculty of Jurisprudence

400

Name the three institutions that are considered the historical precursors of the Central University of Ecuador. 

San Fulgencio, San Gregorio, and Santo Tomás de Aquino.

400

What law in 1918 gave students a voice in university decisions?

The student representation law of October 18 in 1918. 

400

Who was the rector after the liberal reforms and helped restart the university? 

Miguel Egas

400

Which is the oldest faculty in the Central University? 

Faculty of Medicine

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