Overview
Learn more about the application process and deadlines for each round of applications.
Experience life in Quito, Ecuador, at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) through the Cumbayá program. Students may choose from over 2,000 courses in a wide variety of disciplines, with about 80 courses taught in English per semester.
What is unique about this program?
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)-Cumbayá is a Cornell Global Hub partner university. Global Hubs are Cornell's collaborative centers of engagement around the world. Hubs will give students exciting opportunities for semester-long and short-term study abroad, field experience, participation in faculty-led research, curricular pathways through majors, internships, and more.
Students participating in the Cumbayá program can choose classes from any of the 10 USFQ schools.
- College of Music
- College of Biological and Environmental Sciences
- College of Communication and Contemporary Arts
- College of Hospitality, Culinary Art, and Tourism
- College of Administration and Economics
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Social Sciences and Humanities
- College of Sciences and Engineering
- College of Architecture and Interior Design
- College of Law
What is unique about Quito?
Outside the classroom, you can enjoy all that Quito has to offer. Quito, with its vibrant neighborhoods and beautiful colonial architecture, is considered a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Note: This program will not have a homestay housing option for fall 2021. Students are responsible to find their own housing.
How do I learn about USFQ?
- Learn more about USFQ's undergraduate College's and Majors
- Explore USFQ's YouTube page to learn more about Quito and USFQ
- Review USFQ's COVID-19 page for updates and general information
Things to Consider Before Applying
- Review the information on the Education Abroad Office’s Get Started page for important considerations on academics and finances, and a guide to the next steps
- Find answers on the Education Abroad FAQ and resource pages for Cornell study abroad policy, health, and safety updates
- Still have questions? Visit the Get Advice page and learn how to connect with an Education Abroad Advisors
- Want to keep up to date with Cornellians Abroad? Follow Education Abroad on social media, @cornelliansabroad, @CornellEducationAbroad
How do I apply?
Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. For more information, visit Apply for Semester and Year on the Education Abroad website.
For Cornell approval and nomination, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are reviewed by Education Abroad. See timeline. Students who secure a space will be invited to commit. Once committed, the Education Abroad Office will nominate you to the exchange partner.
Once nominated by Cornell, complete the external application for exchange students provided by the partner. Schools typically admit the students nominated by exchange partners, but you must complete this process for them to review your application and offer you a place. The timeline for nominations varies greatly by program; you will hear from your Education Abroad Advisor or the program itself when it is time to apply externally.
