Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja - UTPL Speciality : Architecture
programme: Architecture

My opinion about UTPL is average, just another average university. It has its ups and downs. A great advantage is the teacher staff. I have met amazing professors who give their heart and soul into teaching students become good professionals. But one of the things this university lacks is more empathy for students. The administrative staff can be quite useless when it comes to helping students. Simple requests can take ages to be answered, even if it is high priority. I would highlight the library and resources available for students. The campus is very nice and clean.

I only went for a couple of semesters, and it’s not. I studied Architecture at UTPL for a few years, and overall, my experience was pretty average. The professors were mostly very narrow-minded and seemed to be the only ones who were right, which sometimes made it difficult to interact or appreciate other ideas. Despite this, the university has several positive aspects: the job opportunities are quite good because they have good connections with companies and professional studios. Additionally, they offer exchange opportunities abroad, which is ideal if you want to gain international experience and broaden your horizons.

It offers a wide range of academic programs with up-to-date curricula. A pioneer in distance education in Ecuador, it features both physical and digital libraries, state-of-the-art laboratories, entrepreneurship centers, and simulators. It has partnerships with universities and research centers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

I think the university is very good, its large campus and excellent laboratories provide a great experience for its students with high-quality teachers. Despite having great teachers, there are also not so good teachers, some who do not like helping the students.