El derecho a la educación superior desde el principio de igualdad de oportunidades: accesibilidad, ajustes razonables y no discriminación según la jurisprudencia de la Corte Constitucional

Abstract

Abstract: This research project analyzes the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador regarding the right to higher education based on the principle of equal opportunities, with an emphasis on persons with disabilities. Furthermore, throughout this study, seven key rulings were examined to identify how the Constitutional Court has established criteria related to accessibility, the obligation to implement reasonable accommodations, and the guarantee of non-discrimination. Although none of these decisions directly address the educational situation in rural areas, the principles mentioned can be extended to such contexts, as they share historically rooted conditions of inequality. Considering the analysis carried out, a jurisprudential line is evident that reinforces the commitment to equity and the enforcement of rights in the field of education. In this same vein, the research seeks to contribute to the academic-legal debate by highlighting rurality as a vital category deserving greater attention. Based on the above, interpretative tools are proposed to facilitate the enforceability of the right to higher education in specific cases marked by exclusion and inequality.