Quick Summary
Escuela Politécnica Nacional, in Quito, Ecuador, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1869. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 14200 students including 1.2% from outside Ecuador. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Physics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is widely recognized as the premier technical and engineering university in Ecuador, offering high-quality education with no tuition fees for undergraduate students.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringPhysicsComputer ScienceMathematics
Founded1869
TypePublic
Total Students14200
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio17
CampusUrban
Campus Size15 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationConsejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (CACES)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate Degrees,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Programs,Technological Programs
Programs
PhD in Mathematical Engineering,PhD in Electrical Engineering,PhD in Science and Technology,PhD in Informatics
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Instituto Geofísico (IG-EPN),Centro de Modelización Matemática (MODEMAT),Centro de Investigación en Vivienda y Urbanismo
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (CACES)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 20
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is highly competitive and based primarily on the national SENESCYT examination scores and the university's specific technical assessment.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
Living Cost
$5,500/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$4,500/yr
per year · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$5,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate Degrees,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Programs,Technological Programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Geology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Software Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Chemical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$15,600
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industrial placements with national state-owned enterprises.
Industry Connections
PetroecuadorCELEC EPHuaweiNational Electricity Corporation (CNEL)
Notable Alumni
Gustavo Noboa,Jorge Glas,Hugo Enriquez
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Indoor Sports Coliseum,Soccer Field,Weight Room,Multi-purpose Courts
Student Clubs
IEEE Student Branch,Robotics Club,Geology Student Society,Cultural Dance Groups
Library Resources
Biblioteca Central EPN,Digital Repository,Specialized Technical Journals Access
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Not Available