Welcome to International Programs

The International Programs area is in charge of coordinating and executing the strategies related to UDLA’s internationalization, primarily in the areas of cooperation, international mobility, virtual programs, scholarship promotion, and language learning. We are part of the External Relations Department.

Mission

International Program’s mission is to promote an international and intercultural focus within the university community and enhance the academic and cultural environment at UDLA by streamlining the exchange of people and ideas.

Additionally, we promote the concept of global opportunities, create, and manage international programs, and help prepare students and professors so they can carry out international activities in order to shape global citizens.

Values

  • Critical thinking with a global vision.
  • The education and perspectives obtainable through an international experience.
  • A positive learning environment.
  • Intercultural communication.
  • Diversity and respect for other people and cultures.

Vision

To be the link which opens up UDLA to the world and brings the world back into to our campus. We would like to be the facilitators, so UDLA community has a broader world-vision, a deeper understanding of other cultures, and a willingness to accept different perspectives. All this as a result of the educational experiences offered by our University through the International Programs area.

Services

Promote inter-university cooperation by creating relationships with higher education institutions around the world.
Advise students who decide to study abroad through the mobility programs offered by UDLA.
Organize inbound mobility programs for foreign students.
Organize tailor-made programs for international institutions that wish to send student groups to Ecuador.
Support professors that want to participate in mirror classes with foreign higher education institutions.
Support and promote the creation of international short courses in collaboration with different Programs and Faculties.
Promote opportunities to study abroad in partner organizations, governments, and international organizations, as well as in educational promotion agencies which allows UDLA community to have access to them.
Implement internationalization at home activities (virtual or on campus) so the whole UDLA Community may have access to global experience.

Our Team

María Isabel Salvador

Director of External Relations

Wioleta Stocka

Head of International Programs

Alexander Díaz

International Mobility Coordinator

Victoria Corral

Internationalization Analyst

Juan Sebastián Yépez

Asistente de Programas Internacionales