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ESPOL Polytechnic University

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world rank  1713

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University Overview

Established in 1958, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL Polytechnic University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guayaquil (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guayas. This institution also has branch campuses in Las Peñas, Santa Elena and Daule. 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 Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 66-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ESPOL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Control Typepublic

Entity

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

ESPOL Polytechnic University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name (English) ESPOL Polytechnic University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym ESPOL
Founded 1958
Motto
Colours Blue and white
Mascot Galapago
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University Location

Address Campus “Gustavo Galindo V.” Km. 30.5 Vía Perimetral
Guayaquil
9015863 Guayas
Ecuador
ESPOL Polytechnic University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
ESPOL Polytechnic University Phone Number (4) 226 9144
ESPOL Polytechnic University Fax Number (4) 285 2541
Other locations Las Peñas, Santa Elena and Daule

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Recognition and Accreditation

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

ESPOL Polytechnic University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1958


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize ESPOL Polytechnic University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

ESPOL Polytechnic University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of ESPOL Polytechnic University 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 ESPOL Polytechnic University's academic range and degree level offering.



ESPOL Polytechnic University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

ESPOL Polytechnic University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

ESPOL Polytechnic University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of ESPOL Polytechnic University 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 ESPOL Polytechnic University.



ESPOL Polytechnic University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on ESPOL Polytechnic University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

ESPOL Polytechnic University Admission Info


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


ESPOL Polytechnic University'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 30-39% 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


ESPOL Polytechnic University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral has more than 100 international students.

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus Las Peñas "Malecon 100 y Loja"
Guayaquil 9015863
(4) 253 0002


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact ESPOL Polytechnic University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

ESPOL Polytechnic University Size and Profile


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


ESPOL Polytechnic University'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.


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


ESPOL Polytechnic University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

ESPOL Polytechnic University Facilities


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Library University Library

Yes Visit ESPOL Polytechnic University's Library


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

ESPOL Polytechnic University Services


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

ESPOL Polytechnic University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

ESPOL Polytechnic University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo (CINDA)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Universia
  • Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI)
  • Institutional Management in Higher Education (IMHE)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

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