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Institutional Philosophy

The institutional trajectory dates back to 1922, with the creation of the School of Engineer Officers, designed for the technical training of the military cadres of the Ecuadorian Army. In 1972, the institution acquired the category of Army Polytechnic School (ESPE), a fact that marked the expansion of its academic offerings and the opening of its research activities to civil society. Subsequently, in 2013, a transcendental milestone occurred with the merger of the ESPE with institutes of the Navy and the Air Force, giving rise to the University of the Armed Forces – ESPE, under a comprehensive management model that systemically articulates teaching, research and the link with society.

The University orients its actions fundamentally to the service of society and the Armed Forces, contributing to the attention of their development needs through professional, technical and scientific training, as well as through the generation, transfer and implementation of solutions within the scope of its academic domains. In this framework, it consolidates its position as a centennial institution and national benchmark, based on the permanent search for excellence and the practice of institutional principles, which guide both its academic and administrative management.

The training of professionals is based on the development of multidisciplinary projects aligned with the “Smart University” paradigm, which promotes the consolidation of a contemporary university with an emphasis on digital transformation, the implementation of anticipatory governance strategies, internationalization and educational innovation. This strategic approach strengthens its projection as an institution of higher education of the Armed Forces, with recognition and competitiveness at the national and international level.

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Principles and values

The institution is governed by the principles of responsible autonomy, co-governance, equal opportunities, quality, relevance, comprehensiveness and self-determination for the production of thought and knowledge. These

These principles guide their academic, scientific and social work within the framework of the dialogue of knowledge and scientific and technological production of global scope.

Institutional model

Strategic dimensions

Integrating core

Institutional capacities

Cohesion
Creativity
Effectiveness
Discipline, Integrity and Leadership
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Flexibility and change

Innovation · Identity

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Differentiation and competitiveness

Objectives

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Stability and control

Standards · Academic excellence

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Cohesion and integration

Support · Respect for human dignity

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Quality Policy

The University of the Armed Forces – ESPE is an institution of higher education, which provides quality services, based on:

a) A comprehensive education that is governed by scientific, technical and ethical principles, based on the integration and harmonization of innovative academic models and excellence, at the forefront of research, teaching and links with society, with an efficient management of intellectual property.

b) Compliance with the needs and expectations of its students and other interested parties.

c) Framed in its institutional domain of Security, Defence and Society, guaranteeing an assertive response to the needs of society and the Armed Forces.

To this end, the University has adequate physical infrastructure and technology, optimized processes and highly trained personnel, committed to leadership, continuous improvement and organizational sustainability, ensuring compliance with the requirements of its Management System. Integrated (ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018) and the current legal framework.

Quality Objectives

1. Increase by 4.5% per year the academic offer of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees accredited at the national or international level.

2. Increase the rate of academic production per capita including scientific publications, artistic production, books, book chapters and intellectual property, by 0.4 per year.

3. Increase the mobility rate of the university community (students, academic staff and administrative staff) that participate in national and international mobility programs, whether outgoing or incoming, in face-to-face, hybrid or virtual mode, by 0.03% annually.

4. Increase annually an annual research project with results that can be transferred to the Armed Forces for the benefit of society.

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Scope of the SGI-ESPE Integrated Management System

Design, development and execution of academic programs of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education higher education, integrating the substantive functions of teaching, research and liaison with society, in the following fields of knowledge: Computer Science; Energy and Mechanical Sciences; Earth Sciences and Construction; Economic, Administrative and Commercial Sciences; Space Sciences; Exact Sciences; Human and Social Sciences; Medical Sciences; Life Sciences and Agriculture; Electrical and Electronics; Security and Defence.

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Fields Study

1. Headquarters: Av. General Rumiñahui S/N and Calle Ambato, Sangolquí (Pichincha – Ecuador)

2. IASA Campus: Hacienda El Prado, IASA – Paylones S/N, Vía a Enkador, Sangolquí (Pichincha – Ecuador).

3. Latacunga Centro Campus: Calle Quijano y Ordóñez y Hermanas Páez, Latacunga (Cotopaxi – Ecuador).

4. Latacunga Belisario Quevedo Campus: Belisario Quevedo Parish, El Forastero neighborhood, Latacunga (Cotopaxi – Ecuador).

5. Santo Domingo Headquarters: Hacienda Zoila Luz, Vía Santo Domingo – Quevedo Km. 24, Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas – Ecuador).

6. Language Institute: Av. 6 de Diciembre and Tomás de Berlanga, Quito (Pichincha – Ecuador).

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Policies of institutional management

1. A sustained strengthening plan is implemented in the short and medium term, with clear priorities and strategic actions aligned with the National Development Plan 2025–2029, ensuring quality higher education, which contributes to the human, social and productive development of the country, with a focus based on equity and sustainability.

2. Support for Security and Defense in the country is strengthened, expanding and consolidating our undergraduate and graduate programs and prioritizing research projects in accordance with the 13 areas of knowledge and 47 lines of research of the Armed Forces’ R+D+i+P model and system.

3. The Strategic Studies Unit is consolidated as the direct advisory body to the command, so that its first-level technical analyses support decision-making at the political-strategic and strategic-military levels.

4. Anticipatory governance based on organizational culture and transformational leadership is promoted, with emphasis on ethics, transparency of processes, regulatory simplification and prospective planning, which leads us towards sustained institutional transformation.

5. Institutional actions are managed in a comprehensive and systematic manner to ensure high standards of quality over quantity in substantive processes, raising the results of national and international accreditation and certification, and the positioning of the University in rankings and external recognition mechanisms.

6. Priority is given to institutional orientation towards research, through participation in networks, congresses, mobility, training and other mechanisms, considering the particularities of the areas of knowledge and the interdisciplinary nature of science, which effectively impacts the increase of scientific production indicators and complies with the principles of academic ethics.

7. The substantive functions are articulated to effectively consolidate the link between academia and industry through programs and projects that promote innovation, entrepreneurship and other ways to promote R+D+i+P in the University, with emphasis on the management of exogenous funds.

8. The timely and systematic dissemination of the results of teaching, research, and links with society is guaranteed, in order to strengthen public visibility to increase the impact of academic activity and improve the institutional image and identity.

9. Knowledge without borders and insertion in global society are promoted through the learning of foreign languages by teachers and students, for the strengthening of substantive functions with international projection.

10. The comprehensive education of students is promoted through the development of scientific, cultural and sports activities, strengthening the processes of curricular research, academic mobility, clubs and spaces for student participation, consolidating institutional identity, the sense of belonging and university pride.

11. Management is oriented towards a Smart University that integrates emerging and disruptive technologies, anticipating needs, enhancing human talent and positioning the University at the forefront of the higher education system, in accordance with international standards and the demands of an increasingly digital and complex world.

12. The execution of comprehensive studies on entry, promotion, evaluation, workload and other processes that guarantee the stability and continuous development of the teaching career within the framework of the responsible use of institutional resources and the strengthening of the work environment is guaranteed.

13.The progressive and equitable improvement of the remuneration of academic and academic support staff is promoted, in accordance with current regulations and budgetary availability, to ensure excellence in the execution of substantive processes.

14. The physical and technological infrastructure is modernized, responding to the legitimate demands of teachers, researchers and students with well-equipped, calibrated and certified laboratories that allow the level of scientific production and dissemination to be raised. Progress is being made towards a green and sustainable campus that implements clean energy, optimizes the use of natural resources, fosters sustainable mobility, a culture of safety and promotes environmental education in academic programs and builds modern, efficient facilities that respect the environment and social welfare.

15. The University’s Institute of Postgraduate Education is created to enhance the fourth-level academic offer with emphasis on programs related to the domain of security and defense and international focus, optimizing design and implementation deadlines with a view to competitiveness and excellence.

16. The management of the University’s public company is consolidated by generating real value through dual projects of linkage and technology transfer, developing transparent and competitive processes that contribute to the strategic objectives of the University, the Armed Forces and society.

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