History
The National Polytechnic School was founded on August 30, 1869 by President García Moreno, who had the support of the Superior of the Society of Jesus. The nascent Polytechnic was conceived as the first center for teaching and scientific research, as an integrating body of the country and as a generator of national development.
Education
The university has 8 faculties that house 24 professional undergraduate schools, 18 master's degrees and 6 postgraduate doctorates. These specialties belong to the field of knowledge of science, engineering and technical training school (ESFOT). All professional faculties, except the Technical Training School, offer masters and doctorates in various fields of specialization.
- Administrative Sciences
- Chemical Engineering and Agro-Industry[5]
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Geology and Petroleum
- Mechanical Engineering
- Exact Sciences: Mathematics, Physics
Research
- The National Polytechnic School ranks as one of the leading research universities in Ecuador, approximately 2,704 publications are indexed in Scopus since 1935. Learn more about statistical data from these publications.
- The National Polytechnic School has a total of 7 internal research centers, 1 inter-institutional center and 1 research institute.
- The National Polytechnic School currently has 122 laboratories.
- At the National Polytechnic School, a total of 259 research projects have been approved with funding (since 2014) and 172 without funding (since 2015).
National Polytechnic School Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1401 Ranking
- 22 Scholarships
- 19,500 Students
National Polytechnic School Overview
National Polytechnic School Scholarships
National Polytechnic School Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
ICM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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National Polytechnic School Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 24.6% Ecuador
Top 40% Worldwide
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QS World University Rankings
1401
By TopUniversities
Dropped 200 places compared to 2025
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | 1201 | 1401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1501 | - | 1501 |
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Library services
The Integrated Library System is responsible for providing information on quality printed and digital bibliographic materials. Contributing to academic and research development and providing integral solutions for the provision of services to users of the polytechnic community and the general public.
Campus life
- José Rubén Orellana Campus
- Tumbaco Polytechnic Campus
- El Bosque Polytechnic Campus
National Polytechnic School Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Ecuador Country
Quito City
National Polytechnic School Student Reviews & Awards
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Based on 2 reviews
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- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Robust technical skills without networking
Like: The university has a good reputation and it's founded on facts. Our technical skills are solid and the programme is rigorous and demanding. Dislike: no networking whatsoever.
EPN Study Exprience
College has great teachers, however the laboratories and facilities of the university were not first class.
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