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ESPOL Polytechnic University

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Overview

Established in 1958, the 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 65-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 Profile

Name (English)
Name ESPOL Polytechnic University
Colours Blue and white
Mascot Galapago
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Campus Location

Address Campus “Gustavo Galindo V.” Km. 30.5 Vía Perimetral
Guayaquil
9015863 Guayas
Ecuador
ESPOL Polytechnic University Phone Number +593 (4) 226 9144
ESPOL Polytechnic University Fax Number +593 (4) 285 2541
Other locations Las Peñas, Santa Elena and Daule

ESPOL Polytechnic University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following ESPOL Polytechnic University'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 ESPOL Polytechnic University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This ESPOL Polytechnic University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admission Info

Introduction

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.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic ESPOL Polytechnic University's admission information.

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has ESPOL Polytechnic University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

ESPOL Polytechnic University's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


ESPOL Polytechnic University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

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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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for ESPOL Polytechnic University.

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

ESPOL Polytechnic University has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Control Type Control Type

ESPOL Polytechnic University is a public higher education institution.


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Entity Type Entity Type

ESPOL Polytechnic University 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 type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

ESPOL Polytechnic University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of ESPOL Polytechnic University's main facilities:


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of ESPOL Polytechnic University's main services:


ESPOL Polytechnic University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


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

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1958


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important ESPOL Polytechnic University'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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important ESPOL Polytechnic University'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)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the ESPOL Polytechnic University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some ESPOL Polytechnic University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Facebook page ESPOL Polytechnic University's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Twitter page ESPOL Polytechnic University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

ESPOL Polytechnic University's YouTube channel ESPOL Polytechnic University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

ESPOL Polytechnic University's Instagram page ESPOL Polytechnic University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

ESPOL Polytechnic University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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