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A bridge for development between Latin America, Europe, and the U.S.
GAIAS Europa is the Global Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences, the academic hub of Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Europe. It serves as the bridge connecting Latin America, Europe, and the United States, integrating academic training, scientific research, and
entrepreneurship.
We have designed a dynamic space for students, faculty, researchers, and companies looking to transform ideas into innovative and sustainable solutions. Our pioneering programs and collaborative projects not only foster the exchange of knowledge and experiences but also drive connections with
the European business ecosystem, creating real professional development opportunities and strategic alliances.
At GAIAS Europa, we create synergies that redefine education, science, and the business
sector between Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
USFQ global partners
Corporate partners
Collaboration agreements with every university in the city of Valencia
Students between 2023–2026
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Studying in Valencia provides not only an excellent academic education but also allows students to enjoy a multicultural, enriching, and memorable experience.
Paula Alemán
Marketing Student
Santiago Vinachi
Business Administration and Marketing
Daniela Sofía Dávila
Minor in Housing Student
Alejandra Torres Campaña
Get Inspired Program Student
María Clara Ontaneda
Get Inspired Program Student
Santiago Borja Burneo
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In the Heart of Valencia
We are located in the heart of Valencia, next to the old Turia Riverbed (the city’s “green lung”) and right in the historic center. A space designed to enjoy the city in every way.
One of the main advantages of studying and working in this vibrant city is its Mediterranean climate, featuring mild winters and warm summers. This allows for outdoor activities year-round—exploring the
city’s history, streets, buildings, beaches, and world-class cuisine.
GAIAS News & Updates
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The Solstice Programme concludes with the presentation of the project ‘Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges’
The Solstice Programme has come to an end. The international programme, organised by GAIAS Europa, the University of San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and the University of Edinburgh, concluded its 2026 edition with a day of final presentations, during which students presented their proposals for innovative solutions to global challenges to a panel of high-profile
GAIAS Europe highlights the importance of protecting the Galapagos and the Amazon at a media event
This week we attended In House’s Press Day in Madrid, an event for the media with a clear objective: to place the importance of preserving two of the planet’s most valuable ecosystems—the Galapagos Islands and the Ecuadorian Amazon—at the center of the conversation. From Valencia, we coordinate international initiatives in research, conservation, and knowledge transfer
GAIAS Europa, USFQ, and the Catholic University of Valencia have signed an agreement to promote academic and research cooperation
At GAIAS Europa, we are taking a new step forward in our commitment to academic internationalization and university cooperation with the signing of the Framework Agreement for Collaboration between GAIAS Europa, the University of San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), and the Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir (UCV). To formalize this strategic partnership, our
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The bridge connecting Latin America, Europe, and the U.S.
It represents the bridge connecting Latin America, Europe, and the United States, integrating academic training, scientific research, and entrepreneurship.
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