Colleges & Universities in Ecuador

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador

country rank  7
world rank  2311

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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 155-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

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Control Typepublic

Entity

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium sized

Selectivity

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

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

Address Ladrón de Guevara E11 - 253
Quito
17-01-2759 Pichincha
Ecuador
National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
National Polytechnic School, Ecuador Phone Number (2) 250 7144
National Polytechnic School, Ecuador Fax Number (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 Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Escuela Politécnica Nacional 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

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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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 Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Escuela Politécnica Nacional categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Escuela Politécnica Nacional.



National Polytechnic School, Ecuador: 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

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Admission Information

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 20-29% making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador'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.

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador'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

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Library University Library

Yes Visit National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Library


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Housing University Housing

Not reported


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador'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.


National Polytechnic School, Ecuador's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador 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

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Academic Structure

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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