The Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador – PUCE) is a private, Catholic university located in Quito. Founded in 1946, the PUCE offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines including social sciences, engineering, health sciences, law, education, and humanities. The university emphasizes academic excellence, research, and social responsibility, contributing to the intellectual, cultural, and societal development of Quito and the country as a whole.