Ecuador Universidad San Francisco de Quito Exchange: Cumbaya

• All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
• Boston University students only
  • Minimum of four semesters of college-level Spanish language or the equivalent
• Admissions requirements for all programs

• Students have access to the full curriculum at USFQ and enroll in five to six semester-long courses in the liberal arts and sciences. Courses at USFQ carry three credits each. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a local community service affiliation for two credits.
• For the most up-to-date listings of courses available, please refer to the USFQ website.

Academic culture may be very different at a partner institution; USFQ provides a rigorous academic experience to both local and visiting students, and you will be subject to their academic policies and procedures during your time at this institution.

Local Homestay

• Single bedroom in a shared home with a local family, including shared bathrooms; key access to home; all housing has A/C, window screens, or mosquito nets where necessary
• Kitchen available to use in Quito with permission from host
• Board included; breakfast and dinner with host family seven days a week
• No dining hall available but there are many local places to eat near the university and in Quito
• Laundry included—in home or handled by host family
• Study spaces available at the USFQ and local cafés throughout Quito

• Fall Semester: mid August to late December
• Spring Semester: early January to mid May

Fall Semester

• Applications Open December 15
• Applications Deadline March 15

Spring Semester

• Applications Open June 1*
• Applications Deadline September 1

This program is not on a rolling admissions cycle. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials have been received by the BU Study Abroad office by the application deadline. Decisions will not be made until after the application deadline. Applicants will receive their decision via email.

Information on other programs that do not follow a rolling admissions cycle and information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision can be found here.

• 2024/2025 Tuition & Fees: $33,834
• Cost includes tuition, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage.
• Budget sheet, including cost of living expenses.
• Grants and Scholarships available