HYSTORY
In what year was the Universidad Central del Ecuador originally founded?
In 1620
Which historic neighborhood in Quito hosts part of the university's humanities faculties?
El Centro Histórico
In which city is the main campus of the Universidad Central located?
Quito
Which is one of the oldest and most traditional undergraduate programs at the university?
Derecho
What is the official motto of the Universidad Central del Ecuador in Latin?
Scientia et Virtus (Ciencia y Virtud)
What was the original name of the university when it was founded?
Colegio Máximo de San Andrés
Which famous Ecuadorian writer and intellectual studied and later taught at the university?
Benjamín Carrión
Which historic neighborhood in Quito hosts part of the university's humanities faculties?
El Centro Histórico
Which faculty is known for its focus on philosophy, literature, and social sciences?
Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias Humanas
What is the name of the university's official anthem?
"Himno de la Universidad Central del Ecuador"
Which historical figure played a key role in the foundation of the university in 1620?
Bishop Gabriel de Oropesa
What is the name of the university's main auditorium, often used for cultural events?
Aula Magna "Santiago de Guayaquil"
What is the name of the university's main auditorium, often used for cultural events?
Aula Magna "Santiago de Guayaquil"
What is the name of the university's center for advanced studies and research?
Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales (IAEN)
Which Ecuadorian composer wrote the university's anthem?
Luis H. Salgado
In which city is the main campus of the Universidad Central located?
Quito
Which colonial-era building in Quito was once part of the university and is now a cultural center?
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión
Which colonial-era building in Quito was once part of the university and is now a cultural center?
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión
Which master's program focuses on Latin American integration and geopolitics?
Maestría en Integración Latinoamericana
What does the university's coat of arms represent?
Knowledge, history, and national identity
In which century did the university become known as "Universidad Central del Ecuador"?
20th century
Who was a notable poet and student of the Universidad Central, part of the "Generación del 29"?
Jorge Carrera Andrade
Which building of the university is known for its neoclassical architecture and houses the Faculty of Juridical Sciences?
Edificio de Derecho
What is the name of the university's journal that publishes research in humanities and social sciences?
Revista de la Universidad Central del Ecuador
Which historical figure is represented in the university's main sculpture in Quito?
Simón Bolívar