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AIFS Abroad
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Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a break from your studies. Study abroad with AIFS and broaden your academic knowledge while learning about foreign cultures! Serving more than 1.5 million students since 1964, AIFS is a recognized provider of study abroad programs. We o
See All 3 ProgramsAdelante Abroad
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Launch your global career in 2026 with an internship in Spain or Latin America through Adelante Abroad. Gain real international work experience, strengthen your resume, improve your Spanish skills, and build a global network while living abroad. We offer customized internships abroad in 30+ profess
International Medical Aid (IMA)
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IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare knowledge with International Medical Aid's Pre-Med and Health Fellowships. Crafted for pre-med undergraduates, medical students, and high school students, these fellowships offer a unique chance to engage deeply with global health care
See All 7 ProgramsSeamester Study Abroad at Sea
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Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real out
See All 2 ProgramsSIT Study Abroad
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You will live like a biologist as you explore the Amazon basin, the Andes, cloud forests, Pacific Ocean coastline, and the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador—unique climatic niches that harbor ecological treasures and a wealth of flora and fauna. Within these diverse and vulnerable settings, you will cond
See All 2 ProgramsIES Abroad
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Imagine spending three January weeks in the Galápagos studying Marine Ecology and Environmental Studies. Yes, please! On this IES Abroad program, you'll study at the Galápagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences (GAIAS) on San Cristóbal island, a remote campus of the Universidad San Fran
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A MEDLIFE Nursing Service Learning Service Trip offers free, high-quality healthcare to communities that lack access to essential health services. Local practitioners staff our Nursing Students Service Trips and offer crucial medical treatment and preventative screenings. These service-learning trip
International TEFL and TESOL
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Embark on a transformative teaching adventure in the breathtaking beauty of Ecuador's diverse landscapes. Use the coupon code GoAbroad15 upon checkout to receive 15% off any course. Take advantage of our Super Sale! Choose from a selection of accredited online TEFL courses, with prices starting fr
SIT Graduate Institute
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SIT’s Global Master of Arts in Sustainable Development Practice is a full-time, one-year degree that explores the interconnected nature of global health crises, economic inequality, natural resource degradation, and political and ethnic conflicts. Study begins in Ecuador, focusing on biodiversity
Kaya Responsible Travel
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Complement your studies with meaningful experiences in this program! The Ecuador Study and Intern – Latin American Studies Track comprises eight weeks of study, a service project once a week, plus an optional internship for 2 or 4 weeks after your studies. During your two-month studies at Univers
See All 2 ProgramsEnforex - Spanish in The Spanish World
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Learn Spanish in Latin America with Enforex and discover a country blessed with a vast array of natural wonders. Choose your destination and learn Spanish with Enforex in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, or Bolivia. Our schools are located in the very center of the cities. That means you will be
Don Quijote
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Live "the Spanish way" while learning the language at Don Quijote. Our unique and immersive learning environment helps students reach their full language potential, inside and outside the classroom. We provide a range of courses for all skill levels based on individual needs. We achieve this by tak
Loop Abroad
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Get ready for an adventure in the Amazon rainforest! Spend two weeks at amaZOOnico, a wildlife rescue center located in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. AmaZOOnico rehabilitates, reintroduces, and cares for wildlife animals that have been victims of trafficking. During your time at the center, you
See All 2 ProgramsBroadreach
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Track a tapir and Andean bears in a cloud forest. Study primates and rainforest ecology in the Amazon. Then get ready to explore the Galápagos, one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world, on this 20-day adventure for high school students 16 and up. Tropical ecosystems exhibit an amazin
CEDEI (Center for Inter-American Studies Foundation)
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Enhance your Medical Spanish in Ecuador! Looking to improve your Spanish for healthcare settings while immersing yourself in Ecuadorian culture? Our Medical Spanish Program offers personalized, one-on-one instruction (20 hours weekly) designed to help you communicate effectively with Spanish-speaki
Project Dragonfly, Miami University
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Earth Expeditions (EE) are Miami University study abroad courses designed for people looking for inspiring professional development opportunities while earning graduate credit. All courses engage with grassroots conservation and sustainability programs making a difference in Africa, Asia, Australia,
See All 2 ProgramsChange for Ecuador
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Join Change for Ecuador in a meaningful volunteer program that combines community health outreach with educational support in rural areas of Ecuador. Based in locations such as Mindo, Baños, and the surrounding communities of Quito, this program enables volunteers to work alongside local profession
AdventureEXP
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Planning to work during your gap year? Or are you just looking to better yourself? AdventureEXP’s Life Skills Foundation course is designed to equip you with critical skills necessary for both personal growth and professional success. This course blends our engaging curriculum with practical profes
Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation
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The Tropical Conservation Semester offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Ecuador, where you will immerse yourself in Latin American culture and language, and explore some of the most pristine and wildlife-packed sites on the planet. You will experience the immense biodiversity of Ecuador from the
See All 2 ProgramsHow to Study Abroad in Ecuador
With opportunities stretching to all four corners, those looking to study abroad in Ecuador may find that the startling diversity makes it a little harder to pick a location. To help stave off analysis paralysis, check out this breakdown of the most popular locations to study abroad in Ecuador:
Ecuador’s capital city of Quito is prime spot for studying abroad. Regarded as one of the best-preserved colonial cities in South America, Quito is a surprisingly metropolitan place, with dazzling architecture and a mesmerizing mix of the old and new. Spend your free time strolling down the cobblestone streets in el Centro or observe life in the tree-lined Plaza de la Independencia and marvel at the ingenuity of the colorful textiles used as backpacks by the local indígenas. You won’t want to miss the bus in Quito. Literally. Be sure to hop on a chiva, a party bus with live bands on board, and fiesta-it-up Ecuadorian-style.
Choosing the Galapagos Islands will undoubtedly give you the opportunity to study in the world’s greatest lab rather than sitting in a stuffy classroom all day. Travel by boat from island to island, as you ramble among one-of-a-kind creatures like the blue-footed booby. Study abroad programs and service projects in the Galapagos often include wildlife conservation, clearing invasive species, or examining the impacts of tourism. Just imagine yourself snorkeling with sea life, hiking through a crater, or doing lab experiments with highly-esteemed scientific experts!
Guayaquil has made enormous advancements in recent decades, giving it a big-city profile, and yet still leaving a splash of its colonial history in its neighborhoods. Spend your weekends exploring revitalized squares, parks, and massive urban renewal projects. The city also has a growing arts scene and numerous lively bars, fuelled by several large universities that accept international students with open arms.
Frequently Asked Questions
An increasing number of students are choosing Ecuador to study abroad, a welcoming affordable place with incredible natural resources. Getting to practice Spanish with native speakers is one of the many benefits of studying here.
It is pretty hard to find universities that provide free courses, but since Ecuador is one of South America's more affordable countries, program costs are probably lower than in some other countries. You can also create a FundMyTravel campaign.
The type of study abroad program you are interested in will often determine your exact program cost, which typically ranges from $10,000 to $20,000. Your study abroad program fees will likely include tuition, lodging, and insurance.
The length of your stay as a student in Ecuador will determine whether you will be required to get a visa. You wouldn't need one, though, for stays that are less than 90 days. Consult your program provider in advance regarding the process.
Although there is some little crime in the cities, it is typically simple to avoid with a little bit of travel awareness. International students can go to Ecuador without fear, but they should use caution to avoid possible consequences.
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