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Affordable Quality Programs in Ecuador

Location: Ecuador

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year

Dates: Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer Session

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)

http://www.KEIabroad.org

63 Sickletown Road West Nyack, NY 10994 United States

Call Us

Phone: 1-800-831-5095

Fax: 1-212-528-2095

Description

Looking for an affordable program in coastal Ecuador that allows you to complete academic major, minor and general education requirements? KEI offers low cost, high quality customizable programs with a wide selection of courses (in English and Spanish) and internships in the following disciplines:

* Business, Law & Diplomacy
* Computer Science & Software Engineering
* Environment & Ecology
* Journalism, Communications & Media
* Medicine, Health & Biomedical Science (for pre-med & allied health)
* Spanish Language & Ecuadorian Culture

KEI is ideal for students looking for an affordable program at a reputable university in South America. The program is based in Guayaquil, Ecuador's commercial, financial and cultural center. Located on the coast, students have easy access to beaches and the Amazon basin. Visit the KEI website or contact our program advisers for more information.

Highlights

Host University:
Students study at the Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES). The University is situated on a modern campus in Samborondon, a residential community 15 minutes from downtown Guayaquil.

* UEES is accredited by Conesup, the validating agency in Ecuador
* 7,000 students; mostly from Ecuador and South America
* Small classes; close student-faculty interaction

Room & Board
Students live with host families near the campus. Two meals per day are included. Student life revolves around campus events, sports, cultural excursions and social activities.

Excursions:
* Guayaquil City Tour (orientation)
* Parque Histórico (day activity)
* Gulf of Guayaquil (day excursion)
* Cuenca & Inca Ruins (overnight excursion)
* Quito (overnight excursion)

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Intern Types
  • Business Admin, Management
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ecology
  • Communications
  • Media (Radio, TV, & Film)
  • Journalism
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Spanish
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Cost in US$:

Summer = 5,950; Semester = 8,950; Academic Year = 17,900

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

- Tuition and fees at host university
- Internship placement for qualified students
- Access to campus facilities
- Official transcript
- Housing with a host family or apartment
- Meal plan (with homestay option)
- Cultural excursions and activities
- Pre-departure and on-site support
- On-Site Coordinator
- Airport welcome and transfer
- On-site orientation
- Medical and travel insurance
- Use of mobile telephone

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

American, Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Application Process Involves
  • Essay
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Transcript
Typically The Application Process Time is
2 weeks
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Job and Internship Network
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement

The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded

1997

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