Practical Information#
Host institution: Univesidad Internacional del Ecuador (UIDE)#
Univesidad Internacional del Ecuador (UIDE) is a private university based in the city of Quito, Ecuador. Its 38-hectare campus is located between the Cumbayá and the Chillos valleys, on the south east side of the city of Quito and 20 minutes from the hypercenter of the city. It houses more than 12,000 m2 of construction among forests and gardens, distributed between administrative offices, classrooms, libraries, places for recreation and food, sports fields and student residences. Its facilities include a botanical garden, a golf course and horse stables. In addition, the university has offices in Loja and Guayaquil, and an International Research Center in Galapagos.
Website and campus view:#
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Campus: Matriz (Quito)
Building: Elon Musk
Floor: 2
Laboratory: 218
How to get to UIDE?#
The campus of UIDE is located in Quito. See the location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vh1RgGHLEMXze5bz8
Unfortunately public transport options to the UIDE campus are limited, we recommend to arrive to campus by car or taxi. We recommend to organise shareing rides and taxies.
From Quito#
The UIDE campus is approximately 30 minues by car from the centre of Quito.
From Quito’s airport#
Taxi ~10 USD (40-50 minutes).
Popular attractions in Quito#
Quito has many popular attractions that are worth visiting. This is a short list to inspire exploring the city.
The historic centre of Quito (UNESCO World heritage site): many historic buildings, museums and churches
El Panecillo: a popular lookout with excellent views of the city
La Mariscal: a popular district with restaurants and cafés
Basilica
The museum of the city of Quito
Parque Arqueológico Rumipamba
Parque Itchimbía: excellent views of the city
Casa Museo Guayasamín y Capilla del Hombre