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.
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.
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
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
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. 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.
Get to know us
Verónica Romero
Administrative Assistant Office of Int. Affairs and Modern Languages
Camila Arosemena
General Director of International Affairs & Modern Languages
Estefany Toro
Mobility Coordinator
Gabriela Lastra
Administrative Coordinator of Modern Languages
Daniela Ibañez
Cooperation Coordinator
Rossana Ramírez
Academic Coordinator of Modern Languages
Verónica Romero
Administrative Assistant Office of Int. Affairs and Modern Languages
Camila Arosemena
General Director of International Affairs & Modern Languages
Academic Calendar
Semester
Semester
Semester
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 Points | Conversión / Letter Grade | Equivalencia cualitativa / Description in words |
|---|---|---|
| 9.67 – 10 | A+ | Excelente / Excellent |
| 9.33 – 9.66 | A | |
| 9.00 – 9.32 | A- | |
| 8.67 – 8.99 | B+ | Muy bueno / Very Good |
| 8.33 – 8.66 | B | |
| 8.00 – 8.32 | B- | |
| 7.67 – 7.99 | C+ | Bueno / Good |
| 7.33 – 7.66 | C | |
| 7.00 – 7.32 | C- | |
| –6.99 | F | Fail |
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
- Application Form - Download
- Medical and Emergency Form - Download
- Homestay Form - Download
- Conduct Agreement - Download
- Liability Release - Download
- Spanish placement test (intermediate to advanced Spanish is required)
- 2 Letters of recommendation (Dean, Coordinator, Professor, etc. of your university)
- Official Transcript
- Proof of Travel Insurance (valid for the length of student’s stay)
- Personal Photo
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of airline tickets
How can I apply?
August–December
January–April
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:
- What to Pack List
- Frequent Q&A
- Fact Sheet
We do recommend that you check our Orientation Guide for International Students for further information.
