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Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)
Unidad Profesional "Adolfo López Mateos", Ciudad de México Mexico
# 801-850QS World University Rankings
99Undergraduate programs
140Postgraduate programs
4QS stars
About Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)
We’re also one of the largest public universities in Mexico and one of the only vocational schools in the world with 19 technical high schools, 27 undergraduate schools, 20 research and higher education centers, and 16 centers for continuing education.
We specialize in engineering, physics, mathematics, new technologies, medical and biological sciences, as well as social sciences, and are currently ranked the third best university in the country for engineering and technology according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.
Our main campus is based in Mexico City, and we also have another 82 research units located across 23 other states in the country. Almost every course at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional is taught in Spanish. However, we do have some English-taught course which have limited spaces. To find out more, visit our website.
We’re also on Facebook and Twitter.
About Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)
We’re also one of the largest public universities in Mexico and one of the only vocational schools in the world with 19 technical high schools, 27 undergraduate schools, 20 research and higher education centers, and 16 centers for continuing education.
We specialize in engineering, physics, mathematics, new technologies, medical and biological sciences, as well as social sciences, and are currently ranked the third best university in the country for engineering and technology according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.
Our main campus is based in Mexico City, and we also have another 82 research units located across 23 other states in the country. Almost every course at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional is taught in Spanish. However, we do have some English-taught course which have limited spaces. To find out more, visit our website.
We’re also on Facebook and Twitter.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
At Instituto Politécnico Nacional, we offer a broad range of undergraduate degrees specializing in physics, mathematics, medical and biological sciences, as well as social and administrative sciences.
We also have a number of online undergraduate degrees. Options include social and administrative sciences, and mixed modality university programs. Visit our website for more information.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements vary between undergraduate programs. To find out what entry requirements are relevant to you, visit our website and click on your desired degree program where you’ll find the necessary entry requirements.
How to apply
The application process varies depending on which undergraduate degree you choose to study. You can visit our website and click on the specific undergraduate degree that you’d like to study to find out more information.
You will, however, need to ensure that you submit the following documents, as well as the basic registration form:
Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias de la Salud, Unidad Milpa Alta (CICS UMA) (32)
Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition
Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
Nursing
Surgeon and Obstetrician
Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias de la Salud, Unidad Santo Tomás (CICS UST) (32)
Bachelor Degree in Psychology
Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry
Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry
Escuela Nacional de Biblioteconomía y Archivonomía (ENBA) (32)
Licenciatura en Archivonomía
Licenciatura en Biblioteconomía
Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas (ENCB) (32)
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
Biochemistry
Chemist Bacteriologist and Parasitologist
Environmental Systems Engineering
Industrial Pharmaceutical Chemist
Escuela Nacional de Medicina y Homeopatía (ENMH) (32)
Medical Surgeon and Homeopath
Surgeon and Obstetrician
Escuela Superior de Comercio y Administración (ESCA), Unidad Santo Tomás (32)
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Development
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Bachelor’s Degree in Trade Relations
Certified Public Accountant
Licenciatura en Mercadotecnia Digital
Licenciatura en Negocios Digitales
Escuela Superior de Comercio y Administración (ESCA), Unidad Tepepan (32)
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Bachelor’s Degree in Trade Relations
Certified Public Accountant
Licenciatura en Contaduría y Finanzas Públicas
Escuela Superior de Cómputo (ESCOM) (32)
Computer Systems Engineering
Ingeniería en Inteligencia Artificial
Licenciatura en Ciencia de Datos
Escuela Superior de Economía (ESE) (32)
Bachelor's Degree in Economics
Escuela Superior de Enfermería y Obstetricia (ESEO) (32)
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Obstetrics
Nursing
Escuela Superior de Física y Matemáticas (ESFM) (32)
Bachelor´s in Mathemathics and Physics
Licenciatura en Matemática Algorítmica
Mathematical Engineering
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica (ESIME), Unidad Azcapotzalco (32)
Engineering In Automotive Systems
Engineering in Industrial Robotics
Mechanical Engineering
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica (ESIME), Unidad Culhuacán (32)
Computer Engineering
Comunications and Electronics Engineering
Engineering In Automotive Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica (ESIME), Unidad Ticomán (32)
Aeronautical Engineering
Engineering In Automotive Systems
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica (ESIME), Unidad Zacatenco (32)
Electrical Engineering
Engineering In Automotive Systems
Engineering in Control and Automation
Ingeniería Fotónica
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Química e Industrias Extractivas (ESIQIE) (32)
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Industrial Engineering
Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials
Petrochemical Engineering
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Textil (ESIT) (32)
Textile Engineering
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura (ESIA), Unidad Tecamachalco (32)
Engineering in Architecture
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura (ESIA), Unidad Ticomán (32)
Geological Engineering
Geophysical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura (ESIA), Unidad Zacatenco (32)
Civil Engineering (ESIA)
Escuela Superior de Medicina (ESM) (32)
Surgeon and Obstetrician
Escuela Superior de Turismo (EST) (32)
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Biotecnología (UPIBI) (32)
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Energía y Movilidad (UPIEM) (32)
Ingeniería en Energía
Ingeniería en Movilidad Urbana
Ingeniería en Negocios Energéticos Sustentables
Ingeniería en Sistemas Energéticos y Redes Inteligentes
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Ingeniería y Ciencias Sociales y Administrativas (UPIICSA) (32)
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Industrial Engineering
Informatics Engineering
Ingeniería Ferroviaria
Transportation Engineering
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Ingeniería, Campus Coahuila (UPIIC) (32)
Engineering in Control and Automation
Ingeniería en Inteligencia Artificial
Licenciatura en Ciencia de Datos
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Ingeniería, Campus Guanajuato (UPIIG) (32)
Aeronautical Engineering
Biotechnology
Engineering In Automotive Systems
Industrial Engineering
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Ingeniería, Campus Hidalgo (UPIIH) (32)
Engineering In Automotive Systems
Mechatronics Engineering
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Ingeniería, Campus Palenque (UPIIP) (32)
Civil Engineering (UPIIP)
Ingeniería Ferroviaria
Licenciatura en Turismo Sustentable
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Ingeniería, Campus Tlaxcala (UPIIT) (32)
Engineering In Automotive Systems
Ingeniería en Inteligencia Artificial
Licenciatura en Ciencia de Datos
Transportation Engineering
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Ingeniería, Campus Zacatecas (UPIIZ) (32)
Computer Systems Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Food Engineering
Ingeniería Metalúrgica
Mechatronics Engineering
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria en Ingeniería y Tecnologías Avanzadas (UPIITA) (32)
Bionic Engineering
Ingeniería en Energía
Mechatronics Engineering
Telematics Engineering
We have over 130 postgraduate degree programs available, including specializations, master’s and PhDs in engineering, mathematical and physical sciences, medical and biological sciences, as well as social and administrative sciences. Visit our website for more information.
Entry requirements
If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study a postgraduate degree at Instituto Politécnico Nacional, you’ll need to have a relevant bachelor’s degree. For more specific entry requirements, you should visit our website and click on your preferred program.
How to apply
The application process varies depending on which postgraduate degree you choose to study. However, you will need to ensure that you submit the following documents, as well as the initial registration form:
For more information about how to apply, visit our website and click on your preferred choice of degree.
Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas (CICIMAR). (31)
Master of Science in Marine Resource Management
Specialty in Management of Coastal Environments
Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias de la Salud, Unidad Milpa Alta (CICS UMA) (31)
Especialidad en Función Visual
Specialty in Nutritional Management of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias de la Salud, Unidad Santo Tomás (CICS UST) (31)
Master in Psychological Intervention
Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional (CIIDIR), Unidad Durango (31)
Doctorate in Sciences in Landscape Heritage Conservation
Master in Natural Resources and Environment
Master in Project Management for Solidarity Development
Master of Science in Conservation and Use of Natural Resources
Master of Science in Environmental Management
Master of Science in Sustainable Agricultural Production
Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación y Estudios sobre Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo (CIIEMAD) (31)
Doctor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Master of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Centro Mexicano para la Producción Más Limpia (CMP+L) (31)
Master of Science in Engineering in Cleaner Production
Centro de Biotecnología Genómica (CBG). (31)
Master of Science in Genomic Biotechnology
Centro de Desarrollo de Productos Bióticos (CEPROBI). (31)
Master of Science in Agroecological Management of Pests and Diseases
Master of Science in Development of Biotic Products
Specialty in Nutrition and Functional Foods
Centro de Innovación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Cómputo (CIDETEC) (31)
Master of Computing Technology
Centro de Investigaciones Económicas, Administrativas y Sociales (CIECAS). (31)
Maestría en Gestión de la Innovación
Master in Economics and Municipal Management
Master in Policy and Management of Technological Change
Master in Scientific and Technological Teaching
Master of Science in Methodology of Science
Specialty in Strategic Management of Innovation and Industrial Property
Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología Aplicada, IPN-Tlaxcala (CIBA). (31)
Maestría en Biotecnología Aplicada
Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CICATA), Unidad Altamira (31)
Maestría en Tecnología Avanzada
Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CICATA), Unidad Legaria (31)
Doctor of Science in Educational Mathematics
Doctor of Science in Educational Physics
Master of Advanced Technology
Master of Science in Educational Physics
PhD in Advanced Technology
Specialty in Advanced Technology
Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CICATA), Unidad Querétaro (31)
Especialidad en Tecnología Avanzada
Maestría en Tecnología Avanzada
Maestría en Tecnología Avanzada (con la industria)
Centro de Investigación en Computación (CIC). (31)
Especialidad en Ciencias de la Computación
Especialidad en Matemáticas Computacionales
Master of Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de Tecnología Digital (CITEDI) (31)
Doctor of Science in Digital Systems
Master of Science in Digital Systems
Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas (ENCB) (31)
Master in Chemical Biological Sciences
Master of Biosciences
Master of Science in Biomedicine and Molecular Biotechnology
Master of Science in Food
Master of Science in Immunology
Specialty in Hematopathology
Escuela Nacional de Medicina y Homeopatía (ENMH) (31)
Master of Science in Molecular Biomedicine
Master of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene
Specialty in Homeopathic Therapeutics
Specialty in Human Acupuncture
Escuela Superior de Comercio y Administración (ESCA), Unidad Santo Tomás (31)
Master in Administration and Public Policies
Master in Administration, Management and Development of Education
Master of Business Administration for Sustainability
Master of Science in Business Administration
Master of Science in Public Administration
Specialty in Finance
Specialty in Management of Educational Institutions
Specialty in Strategic Business Marketing
Specialty in Taxes
Escuela Superior de Cómputo (ESCOM) (31)
Master of Science in Mobile Computing Systems
Escuela Superior de Economía (ESE) (31)
Master of Economic Sciences
Specialty in Financial Risk Management
Escuela Superior de Enfermería y Obstetricia (ESEO) (31)
Nursing Specialty in Gerontogeriatrics
Escuela Superior de Física y Matemáticas (ESFM) (31)
Master of Physicomathematical Sciences
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica (ESIME), Unidad Zacatenco (31)
MSc in Manufacturing Engineering
Master of Engineering in Security and Information Technologies
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Option: Maintenance and Production
Master of Science in Aeronautical and Space Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Electronic Engineering
Master of Science in Energy Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering in Microelectronics
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering
Master of Science in Thermofluidics
Specialization in Systems Engineering
Specialty in Computer Security and Information Technology
Specialty in Mechanical Engineering (Automation of Industrial Processes)
Specialty in Thermal Engineering
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Química e Industrias Extractivas (ESIQIE) (31)
Doctor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Doctor of Science in Metallurgy and Materials
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
PhD in Nanosciences and Micro-Nanotechnology
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura (ESIA), Unidad Zacatenco (31)
Master in Geosciences and Natural Resources Management
Master of Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Architecture and Urbanism
Specialty in Architectural Restoration
Specialty in Real Estate Valuation
Escuela Superior de Medicina (ESM) (31)
Master in Bioethics
Master of Health Sciences
Master of Science in Pharmacology
Specialty in Anesthesiology for Rural Health Services
Specialty in Forensic Medicine
Specialty in Geriatrics
Specialty in Physical Activity and Sports Medicine
Specialty in Surgical Medical Emergencies
Escuela Superior de Turismo (EST) (31)
Master in Tourism Administration and Innovation
Others (31)
Maestría en Biotecnología Productiva
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Biotecnología (UPIBI) (31)
Master in Productive Biotechnology
Master of Science in Bioprocesses
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Ingeniería y Ciencias Sociales y Administrativas (UPIICSA) (31)
Master of Computer Science
Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies for Small and Medium Businesses
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering
Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas (CICIMAR). (19)
Doctorate in Marine Sciences
PhD in Fisheries and Aquaculture Bioeconomy
Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional (CIIDIR), Unidad Oaxaca (19)
Doctorate in Sciences in Conservation and Use of Natural Resources
Centro de Biotecnología Genómica (CBG). (19)
Doctor of Science in Biotechnology
Centro de Desarrollo de Productos Bióticos (CEPROBI). (19)
Doctor of Science in Development of Biotic Products
Doctorate of Science in Agroecological Management of Pests and Diseases
Centro de Investigaciones Económicas, Administrativas y Sociales (CIECAS). (19)
Doctorado en Innovación en Ambientes Locales
Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CICATA), Unidad Altamira (19)
Doctorado en Tecnología Avanzada
Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CICATA), Unidad Querétaro (19)
Doctorado en Tecnología Avanzada
Doctorado en Tecnología Avanzada (con la industria)
Centro de Investigación en Computación (CIC). (19)
PhD in Computer Science
Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas (ENCB) (19)
Doctor of Science in Biomedicine and Molecular Biotechnology
Doctor of Science in Immunology
Doctorate in Food Sciences
PhD in Chemical Biological Sciences
Escuela Nacional de Medicina y Homeopatía (ENMH) (19)
Doctor of Science in Molecular Biomedicine
Escuela Superior de Comercio y Administración (ESCA), Unidad Santo Tomás (19)
Doctorate in Administrative Sciences
Doctorate in Management and Innovation Policy
Escuela Superior de Economía (ESE) (19)
Doctorate in Economic Sciences
Escuela Superior de Física y Matemáticas (ESFM) (19)
Doctor of Science in Physics
Doctorate in Physicomathematical Sciences
PhD in Physics of Materials
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica (ESIME), Unidad Zacatenco (19)
Doctor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Doctor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Doctorate in Communications and Electronics
PhD in Robotic and Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura (ESIA), Unidad Zacatenco (19)
Doctor of Science in Architecture and Urbanism
Escuela Superior de Medicina (ESM) (19)
Doctorate in Medicine Research
Others (19)
Doctorado en Biotecnología Productiva
Doctorado en Ciencias en Biotecnología
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Biotecnología (UPIBI) (19)
Doctor of Science in Bioprocesses
Doctorate in Productive Biotechnology
Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria en Ingeniería y Tecnologías Avanzadas (UPIITA) (19)
PhD in Robotic and Mechatronic Systems Engineering
University information
Although entry requirements vary between programs, you’ll need to ensure that when applying you submit the following:
For international students who are interested in studying at Instituto Politécnico Nacional, you may need a visa depending on your country of residence. To find out more about this, click here.
General
With more than 1,300 laboratories, over 150 workshops and 73 libraries, we aim to offer the best facilities and services for our students. We’re also home to the National Library of Science and Technology, the Conical Auditorium, the Tezozomoc Museum, a planetarium, as well as the Cultural Center which plays host to our very own symphony orchestra.
We house a language service at the Zacatenco and Santo Thomas Language Centers for both the National Polytechnic Institute community and outside community. You’ll be able to take language lessons in English, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
We’re also very proud of our sporting heritage as we boast an Olympic-sized pool, athletics track, as well as 27 club teams, including American football, archery, basketball, cycling, swimming, volleyball and chess.
Student life
We welcome approximately 172,000 students across our high school, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as on average, 100 international students each year.
Although we don’t have official student accommodation, we do offer advice and guidance to help students find suitable accommodation in private residential areas near the campus.
To ensure students are prepared for the world of work, we aim to connect the world of academia with the professional workplace by building and maintaining close contacts with local enterprises as well as international corporations, such as Ford, Microsoft, CFE and GM.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) is one of the top public universities in Ciudad de México, Mexico. It is ranked #801-850 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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