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About UCG

Starting in 1992 we have formed professionals capable of changing the society we live in, who are ready to work, to be entrepreneurs, to go out in the world, and succeed. Professionals who learned how to learn every day.

UCG is a small, tropical, creative, enthusiastic, curious, demanding, secure, social orientated environment; where our students, teachers, staff and visitors know that something new will happen every day. Something that will change them, somehow.

Our educational proposal aims to satisfy the needs of society with new paradigms of an education focused on constant change, preparing socially responsible, efficient, ethical, creative and committed professionals, imbued with global awareness of external realities.

Students in nature
International Affairs and Modern Languages

Our main Goal

To lead the process of Internationalization at Universidad Casa Grande, creating and strengthening connections across the globe through meaningful partnerships, mobility processes, language teaching, promoting interculturalism, and increasing good practices of international standards in academic management.

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Our Action Lines

  • Cooperation:
    • Agreements
    • Memberships
    • Network and accreditation
  • Mobility:
    • Exchanges
    • Cultural visits
    • Scholarships
    • Pre-professional internships
    • Short term trips
  • Languages teaching
  • Internationalization of the curriculum
  • Interculturalism
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Important Alliances

One of the best ways to attain internationalization is building important alliances which enable us to provide better (and more) opportunities for the members of our student community. Some of these alliances include:

International Student Exchange Program

International Student Exchange Program

A network that encompasses over 350 universities in over 50 countries in the world, allowing our students to complete one or two exchange semesters in any of the member institutions. We are the only university in Ecuador that belongs to this prestigious network, which offers our students a unique and highly enriching opportunity.

International Advertising Association

International Advertising Association

International Advertising Association. Organism which endorses studies completed, by our students, in the fields of Advertising, Strategic Communication, Design and Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication and provides them with a double degree – of the highest international standard – and certification that they are ready to enter the competitive advertising industry.Moreover, there are additional networks and organisms which are further detailed under Membresías y Redes.

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Student Exchanges

Learn the key details about our student exchange programs.

An exchange is an international academic experience where UCG students can study for one semester or one academic year at partner universities abroad while remaining enrolled at UCG.

Our students can apply to two exchange pathways:

DIRECT EXCHANGE

Students apply to partner universities and are assigned based on their academic profile and available slots.

ISEP EXCHANGE

ISEP is a global network that gives access to universities in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

Explore active mobility options by country based on the currently active exchange agreements.

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CountryUniversitiesMajors
ArgentinaUiversidad de la Marina Mercante (Buenos Aires), Universidad Abierta Interamericana (Buenos Aires y Rosario), Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (Buenos Aires), Universidad del Salvador (Buenos Aires), Universidad Juan Agustín Maza (Mendoza)Acting, Advertising, Architecture, Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Creative Writing, Early Stimulation in Health, Education Sciences, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Journalism, Law, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Multimedia and Audiovisual Production, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Speech Therapy
BelgiumVesalius College (Bélgica)Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, International Business / Digital Business (*), Political Science and International Relations
BrazilPontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (Curitiba), Pontificia Universidade Católica Do Río De Janeiro (Río de Janeiro), Universidade Federal Fluminense (Niterói)Acting, Advertising, Architecture, Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Education Sciences, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Journalism, Law, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Multimedia and Audiovisual Production, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Speech Therapy
CanadaCanadore College (North Bay, Ontario), College of the Rockies (Cranbrook, British Columbia), Fanshawe College (London, Ontario), Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario, University of New Brunswick (Saint John & Fredericton, New Brunswick), University of Prince Edward Island, (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island)Acting, Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Education Sciences, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Law, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Multimedia and Audiovisual Production, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Psychopedagogy
ChileUniversidad Adolfo Ibañez (Santiago de Chile), Universidad de Valparaíso (Valparaíso), Universidad del Desarrollo (Sedes en Concepción y Santiago), Universidad Mayor (Santiago de Chile)Acting, Advertising, Architecture, Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Digital Animation, Education Sciences, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Journalism, Law, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Multimedia and Audiovisual Production, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Speech Therapy, Textile and Fashion Design
ColombiaCorporación Universitaria Americana, Barranquilla ((sede en Medellín y Montería)), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Cali), Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano (Bogotá), Universidad EAFIT (Medellín), Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Bogotá), Universidad Sergio Arboleda (Bogotá)Acting, Advertising, Architecture, Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Creative Writing, Digital Animation, Early Stimulation in Health, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Journalism, Law, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Multimedia and Audiovisual Production, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Speech Therapy, Textile and Fashion Design
El SalvadorEscuela de Comunicación Mónica Herrera (Santa Tecla)Advertising, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Graphic Design, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*)
FranceÉcole des Dirigéants et Créateurs d'Entreprises (EDC) (París), École Intuit.Lab estudios solo en francés (París), Institut Supérieur de Gestion (París), Kedge Business School (Burdeos/ Marsella), Université Catholique de L'Ouest (Angers)Acting, Advertising, Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Creative Writing, Digital Animation, Education Sciences, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Law, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Political Science and International Relations, Psychology
GermanyFachhochschule Dresden (University of Applied Sciences), Dresden, University of Koblenz (ALEMÁN) (Coblenza)Business Administration, Digital Animation, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Multimedia and Audiovisual Production, Psychopedagogy
MexicoUniversidad Cristóbal Colón (Veracruz), Universidad Internacional (Cuernavaca), Universidad Panamericana Ciudad de MéxicoAdvertising, Architecture, Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Digital Animation, Education Sciences, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Law, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Multimedia and Audiovisual Production, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Textile and Fashion Design
ParaguayUniversidad Privada del Este (Sede Ciudad del Este)Architecture, Business Administration, Education Sciences, Law
PeruUniversidad ESAN (Lima), Universidad Ricardo Palma (Lima), Universidad San Martín de Porres (Lima)Business Administration, International Business / Digital Business (*), Law, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Political Science and International Relations, Psychology
PhilippinesCebu Technological University, CebuBusiness Administration, Creative Writing, Psychology
SpainCentro de Estudios Superiores de Galicia - CESUGA (La Coruña), Centro de Estudios Universitarios, CEDEU (Madrid), Florida Universitària (Valencia), Mondragon Unibertsitatea (Mondragón), Universidad Camilo José Cela Madrid, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir (Valencia), Universidad de Almería (Almería), Universidad de Málaga (Málaga), Universidad de Nebrija Madrid, Universidad de San Jorge (Zaragoza), Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (Santiago de Compostela), Universidad de Vigo (Vigo / Ourense / Pontevedra), Universidad de Villanueva (Madrid), Universidad Europea del Atlántico (Santander), Universidad Internacional de Catalunya (Barcelona), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona)Acting, Advertising, Architecture, Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Creative Writing, Digital Animation, Early Stimulation in Health, Education Sciences, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Journalism, Law, Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Multimedia and Audiovisual Production, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Textile and Fashion Design
SwedenLinnaeus University (Växjö & Kalmar)Business Administration, Graphic Design, International Business / Digital Business (*), Political Science and International Relations
United StatesUniversity of Wisconsin-LacrosseActing, Business Administration, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Creative Writing, Early Stimulation in Health, Education Sciences, International Business / Digital Business (*), Marketing / Digital Marketing (*), Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Psychopedagogy
For more information, write to: internacionalizacion@casagrande.edu.ec
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  • Be a full-time UCG student
  • Complete at least the first academic year
  • Keep the minimum GPA required by the program
  • Have no pending documents or balances
  • Submit required forms and payment receipt on time

There are two application windows every year:

  • Fall exchange (August-December): apply by January 28.
  • Spring exchange (January-June): apply by July 31.
  • 1. Review partner universities and validate the best options with your academic coordinator.
  • 2. Complete all required forms and supporting documents.
  • 3. Pay the application fee and submit the full file to Internationalization.
  • 4. Attend an interview if requested by the mobility team.
  • 5. Receive the final admission result and acceptance letter from the destination university.
  • 1. Mobility and program coordinators prepare a tentative course pre-approval.
  • 2. The student signs the pre-validation document before final nomination.
  • 3. The destination university issues the official acceptance documentation.
  • 4. The destination university issues the official acceptance documentation.

Students remain enrolled at UCG and should budget additional living and travel expenses abroad.

  • Tuition and registration conditions apply according to the selected modality.
  • Housing, meals, flights, insurance, and local transportation are paid by the student.
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General trip information

The General Directorate of Internationalization, together with each school and faculty, organizes short academic and cultural trips to provide an accessible international learning experience.

These trips can include congresses, seminars, fairs, university visits, and other activities connected to each major.

After returning, students submit an academic deliverable so the learning outcomes can be shared with the university community.

Some of our highlighted academic trips include:

  • Chilemonos (Chile)
  • Bogoshorts (Colombia)
  • Design Biennial (Quito)
  • Design Fest (Lima)
  • Ojo de Iberoamérica (Buenos Aires)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Seminar (Barcelona)
  • Urban Sketchers (Cuenca)
  • Latin American Design Meeting (Buenos Aires)
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Get to know us

Camila Arosemena

Camila Arosemena

General Director of International Affairs & Modern Languages

Estefany Toro

Estefany Toro

Mobility Coordinator

Gabriela Lastra

Gabriela Lastra

Administrative Coordinator of Modern Languages

Daniela Ibañez

Daniela Ibañez

Cooperation Coordinator

Rossana Ramírez

Rossana Ramírez

Academic Coordinator of Modern Languages

Verónica Romero

Verónica Romero

Administrative Assistant Office of Int. Affairs and Modern Languages

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Academic Calendar

Ordinary I Semester
April – August
UCG
Semester
16 weeks
5 courses
15 credits
Ordinary II Fall Semester
August – December
UCG
Semester
16 weeks
5 courses
15 credits
Ordinary III Spring Semester
January – April
UCG
Semester
13 weeks
5 courses
15 credits
2 weeks of Community internship
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Credit System

The majority of classes at Casa Grande count for 3 credits, and international students can take a maximum of 5–6 classes (or 15–18 credits). We issue official transcripts in Spanish or English that will be sent to your home university in order to complete the credit transfer.

Our grading scale is the following:

Rango de calificación / Grade PointsConversión / Letter GradeEquivalencia cualitativa / Description in words
9.67 – 10A+Excelente / Excellent
9.33 – 9.66A
9.00 – 9.32A-
8.67 – 8.99B+Muy bueno / Very Good
8.33 – 8.66B
8.00 – 8.32B-
7.67 – 7.99C+Bueno / Good
7.33 – 7.66C
7.00 – 7.32C-
–6.99FFail
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Application Process

Submit all of the application forms and documents below to the Department of International Relations before the semester deadline.

Send documents and forms to: inbound@casagrande.edu.ec

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How can I apply?

Application Deadlines
Ordinary II – Fall Semester
August–December
May 1st
Ordinary III – Spring Semester
January–April
October 15th
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Accommodation & Pre-departure

Accommodation

Host family: International students can stay with families who are in a way related to the university, the families of our students, staff or others close to the Casa Grande Community. The cost of living in a family includes half board. ($2655)*

Independent housing: If the students prefer to stay independently, there are options of student houses and hostels available. The option to rent a bedroom or suit is also suitable. ($350–450 monthly)*

*All fees subject to fluctuation based on seasonal prices.

If you arrive before the program start date and need additional information on accommodation and hotels, please let us know.


Pre-departure Information

Upon acceptance to our exchange program you will receive the following:

  • Acceptance Letter
  • Visa Information
  • Orientation guide to International students including:

We do recommend that you check our Orientation Guide for International Students for further information.

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