The Salesian Polytechnic University (Universidad Politécnica Salesiana – UPS) is a private Catholic university with campuses in Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca. Founded in 1994, the UPS offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, social sciences, business, education, and health sciences. The university emphasizes ethical formation, academic excellence, and community engagement, aiming to contribute to the social, cultural, and economic development of Ecuador.