AUP International Institute
Students on a US university campus
PATHWAY 02 · FOR GRADUATES

Start your academic journey in Ecuador. Finish it in the United States.

2+2 Pathway: Two years in Ecuador taking General Education Program courses certified by CSU Fresno, and two years at a U.S. university. The same U.S. degree, at a much lower cost.

HOW IT WORKS?

One pathway, two countries, one diploma

YEARS 1–2 · ECUADORStart your academic journey in Ecuador

Up to 65 U.S. college credits in your city: Cuenca, Quito, or Guayaquil. Courses certified by CSU Fresno. Live at home, improve your English, and prepare for transfer.

YEARS 3–4 · UNITED STATESTransfer and graduate in the U.S.

You enter a partner university directly as a junior, complete your major, and graduate with the same diploma as those who did all 4 years there, with support in admissions, scholarships and the F-1 visa.

What your family saves
$19,000less than taking all four years directly in the United States, with the same degree.
AUP student transferred to a US university
WHY THE 2+2?

The most strategic pathway to the same diploma internacional

Lower total investment: the first two years cost a fraction. Gradual transition: maturity, English and academic pace before traveling. Planned transfer to 25+ partner universities. The final diploma is issued by the American university. It doesn't matter where you started; what matters is where you graduated.
EVALUATE YOUR PATHWAY

An advisor builds your 2+2 plan with you

We review your profile, your major of interest and your calendar, and explain costs, scholarships and destination universities. Free, no commitment.

Your data is only used for your advising session.