HISTORY
When was the Central University of Ecuador officially founded?
1826
How many faculties does the UCE have today?
21
What does FEUE stand for?
Federation of University Students of Ecuador
What historical meaning does the word Universitas originally have?
A community of students
Which colonial institution gave origin to the UCE?
University of Santo Tomás de Aquino
Which faculty is one of the oldest at the UCE?
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Who was Milton Reyes?
President of the FEUE
What did the republican university symbol represent after independence?
Knowledge, science, and national identity
What was the first university created in Quito?
University of San Fulgencio
Which faculty trains lawyers?
Faculty of Jurisprudence
In what year was Milton Reyes assassinated?
1970
Which three main elements appear in the traditional university symbols of Quito?
The book, the flame, and the pen
Which university was founded by the Jesuits in 1622?
San Gregorio Magno
Where is Medical Technology (Radiology) taught?
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Who was rector of the Central University of Ecuador from 2014 to early 2024?
Fernando Sempértegui Ontaneda
According to the historical text, what are the three essential functions of the modern university?
Cultural transmission, professional education, and scientific research