Founded in 1936, the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (National Polytechnic Institute) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Naucalpan de Juárez, Ecatepec, Pachuca, León and Zacatecas. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) is a very large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 88-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IPN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Control
public
Entity
non-profit
Size
very large-sized
Selectivity
very selective
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Name (English) | National Polytechnic Institute |
Acronym | IPN |
Founded | 1936 |
Motto | La Técnica al servicio de la Patria Technology to meet the needs of the Nation |
Colours | Burgundy and white |
Mascot | Burro blanco |
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Address | Avenida Luis Enrique Erro S/N, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, Delegación Gustavo A. Madero Mexico City 07738 Mexico City Mexico |
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+52 (55) 5729 6003 | |
+52 (55) 5729 6001 | |
Other locations | Naucalpan de Juárez, Ecatepec, Pachuca, León and Zacatecas |
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The following Instituto Politécnico 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 Instituto Politécnico Nacional's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
International students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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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.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Instituto Politécnico Nacional a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Instituto Politécnico Nacional's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Instituto Politécnico Nacional has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of over-5,000 academic employees (Faculty).
Instituto Politécnico Nacional is a public higher education institution.
Instituto Politécnico Nacional is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Instituto Politécnico Nacional does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Instituto Politécnico Nacional is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2001
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