Architecture
Undergraduate program · Architect
Modality
In-person
Duration
4 years
Campus
Samborondón, Guayaquil
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About the program
Study Architecture at ECOTEC
The Architecture program prepares well-rounded professionals capable of designing and building spaces that improve people’s quality of life, while respecting the natural and social environment in which those spaces are developed. The program provides an education that connects technical, creative, ethical, and social dimensions and promotes environmental awareness and sustainability in professional practice.
Degree awarded
Architect
CES Resolution: RPC-SO-18-No.251-2025
Graduate profile
What you will be able to do
When you graduate from Architecture, you will have developed these professional competencies.
Carry out processes of analysis and interpretation of information in diverse contexts, promoting the assessment of data to issue well-founded judgments, maintaining a reflective and respectful approach toward different positions in order to provide effective solutions to complex problems.
Effectively lead work teams, taking on commitments that contribute to the improvement and development of an organization, promoting collaborative leadership to strengthen cohesion and the achievement of common goals, with an ethical and responsible attitude in joint decision-making for conflict resolution.
Generate original ideas in diverse contexts, promoting the association of concepts and the identification of relationships between factors to address challenges in an innovative way, maintaining an open and flexible attitude toward change with a critical approach in the implementation of original and creative solutions.
Develop a logical and structured sequence of research processes autonomously and creatively, for the generation of new knowledge and the application and strengthening of existing knowledge, collecting and analyzing data clearly and coherently, maintaining a critical and ethical approach at every stage of the research process.
Identify and communicate conceptual proposals through sketches and clear graphic representations, applying composition principles to ensure the aesthetic and functional quality of the design; in architectural design contexts and critical reviews, work with interdisciplinary teams and clients, ensuring that projects are presented clearly and effectively and adapted to the needs of the target audience, promoting a critical, reflective and collaborative attitude, valuing constructive feedback from stakeholders, and maintaining ethical commitment, professionalism and respect in the argumentation and defense of projects, contributing to responsible and well-founded decision-making.
Develop architectural designs based on the interpretation of the client’s needs and the analysis of the project context, establishing design foundations and requirements in planning and construction settings, selecting materials and construction techniques according to durability, cost and sustainability criteria, assessing prototyping alternatives and conducting tests to evaluate the functionality and compatibility of materials, optimizing the quality of the final result through adjustments based on feedback and final evaluations, promoting a reflective and professional attitude, and maintaining a commitment to sustainability, innovation and ethics at every stage of the process.
Prepare and manage urban-architectural projects through reviews and approvals, ensuring efficiency in resource management and problem solving during execution, guaranteeing compliance with established objectives in design and construction contexts, continuously evaluating the effectiveness of the solutions implemented and making the necessary adjustments to keep the project on track, promoting a critical, reflective approach oriented to continuous improvement, and acting with responsibility, ethics and professional commitment at every stage of the process.
Analyze cultural, social and environmental factors to support architectural design, ensuring its relevance and sustainability; formulate, in project planning and development contexts, strategies based on principles of sustainability and bioclimatic design to minimize environmental impact and improve design efficiency; examine the results of environmental and social impact analyses through simulation and evaluation tools, assessing the effectiveness of the adjustments made to optimize sustainability and contextual integration, promoting a critical, reflective and responsible approach, and acting with ethics and commitment at every stage of the process.
Career opportunities
Where do Architecture professionals work?
An architect designs spaces and oversees their construction so they are functional, safe, and pleasant to live in. By studying Architecture in Ecuador, you learn to interpret what a client needs, analyze the site and climate, choose materials, and take a project from the first sketch to construction, with special attention to the bioclimatic design that a warm city like Guayaquil demands.
Architectural design
You develop preliminary and final designs for homes, retail spaces, offices, or public facilities, from sketches and plans to the digital models you use to present the proposal to the client.
Construction management
You make sure construction follows the plans, monitor progress, costs, and material quality, and work with engineers and contractors to resolve unforeseen issues that arise on site.
Urban planning
You take part in urban-architectural and public space projects, analyzing social, cultural, and environmental factors to propose more orderly and livable neighborhoods and cities.
Sustainable design
You apply bioclimatic principles such as natural ventilation, orientation, and shading, and use simulation tools to reduce buildings' energy consumption and environmental impact.
Project management
You coordinate schedules, budgets, and interdisciplinary teams, and manage the reviews and approvals a project needs before and during its execution.
Interior design and remodeling
You redesign existing spaces, such as homes, stores, or offices, to adapt them to new uses, improve their functionality, and update their look with durability and cost in mind.
Study plan
Curriculum and brochure
Download the complete study plan and program information in PDF.
Admissions
Admission requirements
Have these documents ready for your admission process. Your advisor will confirm whether your program requires any additional documents.
ID document
Color copy of your national ID card, or passport if you are an international student.
Academic record
Copy of your high school report card or academic record.
Current photo
Recent color digital photo with a light background.
Where to study
Campuses where Architecture is offered
Why ECOTEC
Why study Architecture at ECOTEC?
Degree recognized in Spain and the U.S.
Your undergraduate degree is recognized in Spain and the United States (conditions apply depending on the program).
International certifications
Complement your degree with certifications from Meta, Google, Microsoft, and IBM.
Recognized quality
ECOTEC is part of the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education Latin America Rankings.
Three campuses
Study in Samborondón, Guayaquil, or La Costa, with modern classrooms, laboratories, and green areas.
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FAQ
Most frequently asked questions about Architecture
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What does an architect do?
They design buildings and spaces based on the needs of the people who will use them. They analyze the site, the surroundings, and the budget, prepare plans and models, select materials and construction techniques, and then oversee the work so that what is built matches what was designed. They can also specialize in urban planning or project management.
How long is the Architecture program at ECOTEC?
The Architecture program at ECOTEC University lasts 4 years and is taught in person. The curriculum is organized by semesters, and you can review it in full in the study plan available on this page.
What degree will I earn by studying Architecture?
When you graduate, you earn the professional degree of Architect. The program is approved by the Council of Higher Education (CES) under resolution RPC-SO-18-No.251-2025, and your degree is registered with SENESCYT, giving it official validity in Ecuador.
Which campus can I study Architecture at?
You can study Architecture at the Samborondón campus (Vía Samborondón, Km 13.5) or the Guayaquil campus (Av. Juan Tanca Marengo, Km 2.5). Choose the campus closest to you: the curriculum is the same at each one.
Do I need to know how to draw to study Architecture in Ecuador?
You don't need to draw like a professional when you start. Hand drawing and graphic representation are learned and practiced throughout the program, along with design and digital modeling software. What does help is spatial awareness, curiosity about how places are made, and the patience to revise a design several times.
What are the requirements to study Architecture at ECOTEC?
To begin your admission to Architecture, you need your ID document (Ecuadorian ID card or passport), your high school academic record or report card, and a recent photograph. An admissions advisor will confirm whether any additional documents are needed and will guide you throughout the process.
What is the difference between Architecture and Civil Engineering?
The architect conceives the project: how the space is organized, how it relates to its surroundings, how it is lived in, and how it looks. The civil engineer focuses on making sure the structure and building systems are safe and technically feasible. In practice, they work together on the same project, each within their own area of responsibility.
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