Subfield · Sociology and Political Science · Ecuador
Sociology and Political Science research in Ecuador
Universidad Indoamérica ranks first in Ecuador for Sociology and Political Science research in 2022–2025 (#1,616 worldwide), followed by Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Ecuador and Universidad Técnica de Manabí.
- Ecuador's world rank
- #64 of 122 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.3k
- Top-10% rate
- 13.5%
- Ranked institutions
- 12
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Sociology and Political Science in Ecuador?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad IndoaméricaAmbato | #1,616 | 5.9 | 17.2% | 72 |
| 2 | Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias EcuadorQuito | #1,768 | 4.8 | 18.7% | 63 |
| 3 | Universidad Técnica de ManabíPortoviejo | #1,818 | 4.4 | 12.1% | 116 |
| 4 | Pontificia Universidad Católica del EcuadorQuito | #1,854 | 4.2 | 12.0% | 107 |
| 5 | Universidad Estatal de MilagroGuayaquil | #1,870 | 4.1 | 15.3% | 85 |
| 6 | Universidad Católica de CuencaCuenca | #1,910 | 3.8 | 9.9% | 114 |
| 7 | Universidad Técnica de AmbatoAmbato | #1,923 | 3.7 | 10.9% | 101 |
| 8 | Central University of EcuadorQuito | #1,981 | 3.3 | 9.0% | 81 |
| 9 | University of GuayaquilGuayaquil | #1,987 | 3.3 | 9.2% | 109 |
| 10 | Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los AndesAmbato | #1,992 | 3.3 | 5.9% | 153 |
| 11 | Universidad Tecnica de MachalaMachala | #2,050 | 2.9 | 10.1% | 92 |
| 12 | Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de ManabíManta | #2,178 | 2.2 | 9.9% | 76 |
Institutions in Ecuador above the floor of 40 fractional works in Sociology and Political Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
How Ecuador compares with other countries in Sociology and Political Science