The University of the Arts is opening its admissions process for the second academic term of 2026. Applications will be accepted from May 25, 2026 through Friday, July 24, 2026.
If art is your calling and you hold a high school diploma or are completing your final year of secondary school, including those who already hold a university or technical degree, we invite you to apply to the University of the Arts admissions process.
Please note that we are a public, tuition-free university. We encourage you to review the Admissions Calendar to stay informed of key dates throughout your application process. You may also explore our academic programs and contact us with any questions.
You must complete the National Registration process administered by MINEDEC (SENESCYT) beginning in early June. The first stage runs from June 2 to 6. The second stage runs from June 9 to 13.
The confirmation document generated through this process is a required component of our admissions process.
Register on the MINEDEC (formerly SENESCYT) National Registration website.
Once the National Registration has been completed, the Social Registrationstage will become available. This step is optional. If you belong to a vulnerable group, you may earn additional points toward your final application score.
We have a tutorial to guide you through the National Registration process. View it here.
You may register for our virtual information sessions on the Proficiency Exam and Competency Assessments from Monday, May 25 through Friday, May 29, 2026..
You will receive a confirmation notification by email.
Access the UArtes Platform.
Download our Admissions Platform User Guide for step-by-step instructions
Before you apply: Each degree program has specific requirements you should review before submitting your application. View them here..From Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5, 2026, virtual information sessions on the Proficiency Exam will be held by admissions coordinators and designated staff for all applicants.
Applicants who pass the proficiency evaluation stage with a minimum score of 700 points will be notified of their competency assessment by email between Tuesday, August 11 and Thursday, August 13, 2026 .
You will be notified by email.
All applicants will be assessed on the competencies required for their chosen degree program. Assessments will take place from Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The format, location, time, and date of the assessments will be communicated to applicants by email.
UArtes Admissions Process: Learn more about the details specific to your degree program. View them here..
Applicants must check their results on Monday, August 24, 2026 , by logging into the admissions platform.
Appeals regarding assessment results must be submitted using the established form to the email address admisiones@uartes.edu.ec on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.Responses will be sent by email on Tuesday, September 1, 2026..
From Monday, September 7 through Wednesday, September 9, 2026, applicants will be notified by email of their seat assignment at the University of the Arts.
Applicants who are offered a seat must complete the seat acceptance process through the MINEDEC (formerly SENESCYT) platform between September 13 and 15, 2026.
The enrollment process for the first academic term of 2026 will begin on Monday, September 21, 2026 .
Yes, the University of the Arts is a public institution, and therefore education is free of charge. However, if you already hold a university degree from a public institution, or wish to pursue a second degree program at a public university, tuition fees will apply.
In such cases, the costs are as follows:
Payments are made at Banco del Pacífico, checking account #8063656, payable to the University of the Arts (RUC UArtes: 0968604120001).
The admissions process begins on May 25.On this date, you will be able to:
The National Registration is mandatory for all applicants to public higher education institutions and is expected to open in late November or early December.
Please note: Only one degree program may be applied for per admissions process.
Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
There are no fixed timetables; schedules vary by degree program and semester.
No. All bachelor's degree programs at UArtes are offered exclusively in an in-person format.
No. The University of the Arts is based at its main campus in Guayaquil, located at the Antiguo Palacio de la Gobernación, across from Malecón 2000. The university also uses several heritage buildings for its academic activities.
The number of courses varies by degree program and semester; however, students are generally advised to enroll in between 6 and 8 courses per semester.
Enrolling in two degree programs simultaneously is not possible, given the in-person format and the rotating course schedules.
For information about admissions to our undergraduate degree programs, please contact us.
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The University of the Arts offers eight degree programs in the field of arts. Below you will find more details about each of them:
