Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja’s campus is a dynamic and inspiring learning environment, equipped with cutting-edge technology, co-working spaces, and green areas. Its library is enriched with a plethora of academic resources, including over 800 cubicles, a multimedia studio room, and more than 56,000 physical books and 203,000 digital books.

Digital tools such as the Virtual Learning Environment, augmented reality, remote laboratories and virtual worlds, among others, to facilitate learning of those people who opt for distance education in their desire to obtain a profession, without neglecting other fundamental aspects of life.

There are, of course, art, culture and sports facilities also at UTLP. With nine sports clubs and 12 art groups, including dance, music and theater, there’s something for every student to get involved with and enjoy.

• A free bus system is available for students to use to and from the university’s campus
• An entrepreneurship center where more than 50 initiatives are being developed in Ecuador
• Convention Center where more than 180 events per year are performed

Students can schedule a one-to-one meeting with the university who need advice and guidance regarding student accommodation in the city of Loja.

There are 21 student-led sport and art groups at the university. UTLP’s Well-Being Department encourages students to join one of its eight sports clubs:

• Athletics
• Basketball
•  Football
•  Indoor football
•  Volleyball
•  Sportive dance 
•  E-sports
•  Table tennis (Ping- Pong)

For almost two decades the university’s 10 art groups have been made up of students who represent Ecuadorian diversity in artistic and cultural events all around the world.

Through UTLP’s various facilities and groups, students can develop their artistic and creative side in the fields of contemporary dance, folk music, chamber music, performing arts, and vocal arts, among others.

1. Dance Group Jahua-Nan
2. Modern Dance Group
3. Chamber Ensemble Camerata Arkos
4. Chamber Ensemble Sei-Corde
5. Chorus UTPL
6. Group Theater
7. Folk music group Alkamary
8. Folk music group Antaru
9. Musical Group Rondalla Saucedales
10. Musical group Rondalla UTPL

Click here to find out more about student life at UTLP.

If you’re interested in studying a Distance Learning program, or an on-campus degree program at Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, you’ll need to submit the following: 

•  Grades transcript
•  Letter of recommendation from your career coordinator
•  CV in Spanish
•  Full color copy of passport
•  Two passport-sized photos
•  Proven Spanish language proficiency

Through various scholarship programs, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja covers the costs of college tuition cost for those who present limited financial resources, are part of minority groups in society, or stand out for their academic, sports or cultural merits. 

For Incoming Mobility students, UTLP offers the 100% Mobility Scholarship. For international students scholarships, please visit the university’s scholarships portal.

Through Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja’s employment exchange, and alumni network, students are given the opportunity to enrich their personal and professional development through academic, cultural, work and social spaces.