University San Gregorio de Portoviejo

The University San Gregorio de Portoviejo also known as USGP, is an autonomous institution with social and public purposes and can provide education, conduct research with scientific freedom - administrative, and participate in national development plans, grant, recognize and validate academic degrees and professional qualifications, and generally perform the activities to achieve its goals.

History
The University of San Gregorio Portoviejo, located in the city of Portoviejo, capital of the province of Manabi was established by Legislative Decree # 2000-33, dated 14 December 2000 on the structure of the Secular University "Vicente Rocafuerte" of Guayaquil, Portoviejo extension, which began operating from May 20, 1968.