The Ecuadorian Vice Presidency is currently running a program called "Visitas Técnicas a Megaconstrucciones Ecuatorianas" (VTME) or Technical Visits to Ecuadorian Mega constructions in order to encourage and strengthen academic activities in higher education. Students will have access to strategic production projects and mega constructions which will enhance their education.

Over 10,000 students have witnessed technological advances in construction during their visits. UPS students have visited the following projects: 

•    Hidroeléctrico Sopladora, in Azuay

•    Hidroeléctrico Minas San Francisco, in Azuay

•    Proyecto gasífero Monteverde, in Santa Elena

•    Proyecto gasífero Chorrillos, in Guayas

•    Proyecto gasífero Termogas Machala, in El Oro

There are four projects related to hydrocarbons, three electric projects, two hydrological projects and a social project. Also ten megaconstructions Campo Amistad, Coca Codo Sinclair, Trasvase Daule – Vinces, Termogas Machala, Comunidad del milenio Pañacocha, Proyecto Eólico Villonaco, Multipropósito Baba, hidroeléctrica Sopladora, Refinería del Pacífico, Monteverde – El chorrillo

Several projects are related to the theoretical content covered in the classrooms, thus, this strengthens the knowledge of the participants and contributes to academic excellence.