National Polytechnic School, Ecuador: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2546 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #159 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #5 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #3 of 17 | In Quito |
| #561 of 1,010 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 53 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- epn.edu.ec
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for National Polytechnic School, Ecuador based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
National Polytechnic School, Ecuador has published 7,772 scientific papers with 93,693 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, and Philosophy.
National Polytechnic School, Ecuador majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 19 | 177 |
| 1994 | 12 | 156 |
| 1995 | 23 | 184 |
| 1996 | 24 | 208 |
| 1997 | 35 | 207 |
| 1998 | 35 | 217 |
| 1999 | 57 | 264 |
| 2000 | 49 | 293 |
| 2001 | 39 | 289 |
| 2002 | 66 | 420 |
| 2003 | 41 | 446 |
| 2004 | 60 | 448 |
| 2005 | 58 | 532 |
| 2006 | 94 | 614 |
| 2007 | 85 | 654 |
| 2008 | 97 | 852 |
| 2009 | 136 | 955 |
| 2010 | 168 | 1105 |
| 2011 | 141 | 1203 |
| 2012 | 212 | 1265 |
| 2013 | 271 | 1610 |
| 2014 | 424 | 1815 |
| 2015 | 421 | 2011 |
| 2016 | 312 | 2405 |
| 2017 | 434 | 2904 |
| 2018 | 518 | 3689 |
| 2019 | 647 | 6021 |
| 2020 | 650 | 8488 |
| 2021 | 553 | 10922 |
| 2022 | 566 | 10594 |
| 2023 | 608 | 12194 |
| 2024 | 455 | 11434 |
| 2025 | 306 | 9335 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National Polytechnic School, Ecuador.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Tecnólogo | Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Business Administration |
| Professional Title | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geological Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Maestría | Administration, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Management, Food Science, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Software Engineering |
| Doctorado | Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering |
Notable alumni
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Scott Steiner
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorprofessional wrestler
- Biography
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Scott Rechsteiner, better known by the ring name Scott Steiner, is an American professional wrestler.
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Rafael Dávila Egüez
- Biography
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Rafael Antonio Dávila Egüez is an Ecuadorian politician and engineer who served as the prefect of Loja Province from 2014 to 2023. Since November 2023, he has served in the National Assembly of Ecuador.
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Verónica Zurita
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Verónica Zurita Castro is an Ecuadorian politician. She was the first female mayor of Santo Domingo, Ecuador.
National Polytechnic School, Ecuador faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business Sciences | Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Higher Education, Human Resources, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemical Engineering and Agroindustry | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering |
| Faculty : Civil and Environmental Engineering | Civil Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Management, Water Science |
| Faculty : Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Geology and Petroleum | Geology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Mathematics, Economics, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Systems Engineering | Computer Science, Information Technology |
| School : Technology | Construction Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Systems Analysis, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | EPN Escuela Politécnica Nacional |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1869 |
| Accreditation | The Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES) |
| Motto | E Scientia Hominis Salus |
| Colors | red, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 17-01-2759 Ladrón de Guevara E11-253 Quito, Pichincha Ecuador |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,763,000 |