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100

What is the year the Universidad Central del Ecuador was officially founded?

1826

100

Which school trains doctors and surgeons?

Medical Sciences School 

100

In which sector of Quito is located the main campus of UCE?

Belizario Quevedo.

100

Who was the Ecuador author, known for Huasipungo? who also was a UCE student.

Jorge Icaza.

200

What colonial institution was part of before it was called Universidad Central del Ecuador?

Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino

200

Which school focuses on the study and practice of law?

Jurisprudence School

200

Which building located near the Fountain is the main administrative headquarters of the university?

Rectorate.

200

Which ex-president of Ecuador, who studied at UCE, was elected five times?

José María Velasco Ibarra.

300

Which Ecuadorian president is credited with important reforms that modernized the university in the 19th century?

Gabriel García Moreno

300

Which School is known for training great teachers and professors?

Philosophy, Letters and Educational Sciences
300

What is the name of the main university library?

Central Library.

300

Which social movement in the 20th century is UCE known for?

University reform movement.

400

Which historical event in 1869 led to major structural changes in the university?

Liberal Revolution

400

Which is the newest School created to address modern technological demands?

Engineering, Physical Sciences and Mathematics School.

400

Which large green space inside the campus is used for sports and events?

University Stadium.

400

Which alumni became Ecuador’s first female medical doctor?

Matilde Hidalgo de Prócel.

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