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Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral

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Overview

Established in 1958, the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL Polytechnic University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guayaquil (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guayas. This institution also has branch campuses in Las Peñas, Santa Elena and Daule. Officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador (Council for Quality Assurance of Higher Education of Ecuador), Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 65-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ESPOL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Control Typepublic

Entity

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) ESPOL Polytechnic University
Acronym ESPOL
Founded 1958
Colours Blue and white
Mascot Galapago
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University Location

Address Campus “Gustavo Galindo V.” Km. 30.5 Vía Perimetral
Guayaquil
9015863 Guayas
Ecuador
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral Phone Number +593 (4) 226 9144
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral Fax Number +593 (4) 285 2541
Other locations Las Peñas, Santa Elena and Daule

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral.

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral has more than 100 international students.

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus Las Peñas "Malecon 100 y Loja"
Guayaquil 9015863
(4) 253 0002


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral.

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Control Type Control Type

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral is a public higher education institution.


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Entity Type Entity Type

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral is a non-profit higher education institution.


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's main facilities:


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Library


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's main services:


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1958


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo (CINDA)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Universia
  • Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI)
  • Institutional Management in Higher Education (IMHE)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Facebook page Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's X (formerly Twitter) page Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Instagram page Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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