HISTORY
On what exact year was the Central University of Ecuador officially founded?
1826
How many faculties currently make up the Universidad Central del Ecuador?
21 faculties
What is the official slogan of Universidad Central del Ecuador?
Omnium potentior est sapientia
What is the official name of the main UCE campus?
Ciudadela Universitaria
What academic principle protects freedom in teaching and research?
Academic freedom
On what exact date was the Central University of Ecuador officially founded by decree?
March 18, 1826
Which faculty was created as a result of the specialization of educational sciences?
Faculty of Philosophy, Letters, and Educational Sciences.
What is the meaning of Universidd Central del Ecuador's slogan?
"All-powerful is wisdom" (Todo poderosa es la sabiduría)
Which student organization has historically represented UCE students?
FEUE
What educational pedagody encourages independent thinking?
Critical pedagogy
During which government was university autonomy consolidated at the UCE?
During the government of José María Velasco Ibarra.
What authority leads a faculty within the university structure?
The Dean
What does the open book on the emblem symbolize?
Knowledge and academic freedom
What is the main historical role of the FEUE?
Defending student rights and promoting social change
What principle prevents external political interference?
University autonomy
Which colonial university was closed before the creation of "Universidad Central del Ecuador"?
Universidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino
Which faculty manages programs related to public health and nursing?
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Which Ecuadorian intellectual is symbolically linked to critical thought at the UCE?
Eugenio Espejo
Which unit provides psychological, social, and economic support to students?
Student Welfare (Bienestar Universitario)
What academic activity ensures knowledge validation?
Peer-reviewed research
In which centuries did the "Universidad de Santo Tomás de Aquino" operate?
The 17th and 18th centuries
Which institutional body is responsible for regulating academic curricula at the UCE?
Academic Councils
What concept best defines UCE’s institutional identity?
Critical thinking and social commitment
What does being a “centralino” mean in the Ecuadorian university context?
Belonging to a historic, critical, and socially committed university
How does the UCE contribute to democratic society?
By forming critical and socially responsible professionals