University Overview
Founded in 1869, 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 aid and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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| Name | Escuela Politécnica Nacional |
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| Name (English) | National Polytechnic School, Ecuador |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | EPN |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Motto | E Scientia Hominis Salus |
| Colours | Red and blue |
| Mascot | Owl |
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| Address | Ladrón de Guevara E11 - 253 Quito 17-01-2759 Pichincha Ecuador |
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(2) 250 7144 |
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(2) 256 7848 |
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