# Higher education initiatives in Ecuador and Costa Rica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/higher-education-initiatives-in-ecuador-and-costa-rica
> Updated: 2026-09-20T20:20:47.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In mid-September 2026, several higher education initiatives were launched in Ecuador and Costa Rica. In Ecuador, the U.S. Embassy announced job openings in Quito, while EducationUSA scheduled education fairs in Quito and Guayaquil to connect students with over 40 U.S. higher education institutions.

Concurrently, Ecuador’s Viceministerio de Educación Superior opened a second application phase for public higher institutes and conservatories, allowing students to select preferred careers in fields such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. In Costa Rica, the EducationUSA Fall Tour 2026 scheduled a university fair for late September to provide information on U.S. undergraduate and graduate programs, scholarships, and TOEFL exam sessions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Higher education application windows open in Ecuador and Costa Rica

Ecuador has opened its second application phase for public higher education institutes through September 22, while Costa Rica will host a U.S. university fair on September 29.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/higher-education-application-windows-open-in-ecuador-and-costa-rica

### 2026-09-15: U.S. Embassy and EducationUSA announce initiatives in Ecuador

The U.S. Embassy in Ecuador is hiring for two part-time roles in Quito, while EducationUSA hosts upcoming study-abroad fairs in Guayaquil and Quito.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-embassy-and-educationusa-announce-initiatives-in-ecuador

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