The San Francisco University of Quito (Universidad San Francisco de Quito – USFQ) is a private university located in Quito. Founded in 1988, the USFQ offers undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as social sciences, engineering, business, law, health sciences, and humanities. The university emphasizes academic excellence, bilingual education, research, and international collaboration, contributing to the intellectual, cultural, and social development of Quito and Ecuador.