(Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Ecuador) – The Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (UPS) has been awarded a position among the 10 best higher education institutions in Ecuador, according to the latest edition of The Ranking Webometrics’ published in July 2025. This recognition also places UPS among the best universities worldwide, among thousands of universities evaluated, thus consolidating its presence on the global academic scene.
Webometrics is one of the international university rankings that analyses institutional performance according to three key indicators:
– Impact: visibility and web presence.
– Openness: transparency and access to academic production.
– Excellence: quality and impact of scientific research.
This result reflects the ongoing work of the Salesian Polytechnic University in strategic areas such as digital visibility, high-impact scientific production, the international projection of its research and the integral formation of professionals with solid ethical and technical values. It also confirms its commitment to educational inclusion, technological innovation and social development.
In a world where a digital presence and quality research are determining factors for university positioning, UPS strengthens its role as a key player in generating knowledge, building international collaboration networks and promoting open access to knowledge.
This new evaluation adds to the growth path of the Salesian University, which continues to focus on academic excellence, cutting-edge research and commitment to the progress of Ecuador.
It is also important to note that the information presented here is based on the official version of the ranking, published by its creator, Isidro F. Aguillo. This list is disseminated manually through a PDF document, available on the figshare.com portal, and constitutes the reliable reference for knowing the real results.
Source: Página UPS