Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral

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world rank  1269

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Established in 1958, 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 the following locations: Las Peñas, Santa Elena, 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 (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 degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 64 years old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% 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.

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University Identity

Name
Name ESPOL Polytechnic University
Acronym ESPOL
Founded 1958
Colours Blue and white

University Location

Address Campus “Gustavo Galindo V.” Km. 30.5 Vía Perimetral
Guayaquil
9015863 Guayas
Ecuador
Tel +593 (4) 226 9144
Fax +593 (4) 285 2541
Other locations Las Peñas, Santa Elena, Daule

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)
7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)

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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission Rate 30-40%
Admission Office Campus Las Peñas "Malecon 100 y Loja"
Guayaquil 9015863
(4) 253 0002

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 10,000-14,999
Academic Staff 500-599
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's Library
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Not reported
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador


Year of first Accreditation

1958


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • 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


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Online Courses

Open Education Global

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023