Overview
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 (uniRank 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 uniRank 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.
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| Name | Instituto Politécnico Nacional  |
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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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University Location
| 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 |
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+52 (55) 5729 6001 |
| Other locations | Naucalpan de Juárez, Ecatepec, Pachuca, León and Zacatecas |
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uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Instituto Politécnico Nacional's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Instituto Politécnico Nacional's Facebook page
Instituto Politécnico Nacional's X (formerly Twitter) page
Instituto Politécnico Nacional's YouTube channel
Instituto Politécnico Nacional's Instagram page
Instituto Politécnico Nacional's main LinkedIn profile
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