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Escuela Politécnica Nacional

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world rank  1954

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Overview

Founded in 1869, the Escuela Politécnica Nacional (National Polytechnic School, Ecuador) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Quito (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pichincha. 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 Politécnica Nacional (EPN) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 154-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EPN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Control Typepublic

Entity

Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Escuela Politécnica Nacional' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) National Polytechnic School, Ecuador
Acronym EPN
Founded 1869
Motto E Scientia Hominis Salus
Colours Red and blue
Mascot Owl
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Ladrón de Guevara E11 - 253
Quito
17-01-2759 Pichincha
Ecuador
Escuela Politécnica Nacional's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Escuela Politécnica Nacional Phone Number +593 (2) 250 7144
Escuela Politécnica Nacional Fax Number +593 (2) 256 7848

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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 Politécnica Nacional'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 Politécnica Nacional's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Escuela Politécnica Nacional'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 Politécnica Nacional.

Escuela Politécnica Nacional: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Escuela Politécnica Nacional's admission information.

Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Escuela Politécnica Nacional a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Escuela Politécnica Nacional's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Escuela Politécnica Nacional has more than 70 international students.

Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Admission Office Admission Office

Ladrón de Guevara E11 - 253
Quito 17-01-2759
(2) 290 2830


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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 Politécnica Nacional.

Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Escuela Politécnica Nacional has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Control Type Control Type

Escuela Politécnica Nacional is a public higher education institution.


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Entity Type Entity Type

Escuela Politécnica Nacional is a non-profit higher education institution.


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Escuela Politécnica Nacional does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Escuela Politécnica Nacional's main facilities:


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Library


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Escuela Politécnica Nacional'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 Politécnica Nacional's main services:


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Escuela Politécnica Nacional's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Escuela Politécnica Nacional'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 Politécnica Nacional's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Escuela Politécnica Nacional 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

2010


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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