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Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)

Location

Unidad Profesional "Adolfo López Mateos", Ciudad de México Mexico

Ranking

# 801-850QS World University Rankings

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239Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programs

Tuitionfee

2,170 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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About Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)

Established in 1936, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) is a leading institute of public education in Mexico. Our mission is to promote education opportunities for everyone, and to help contribute to the social and economic development of Mexican society.

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About Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)

Established in 1936, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) is a leading institute of public education in Mexico. Our mission is to promote education opportunities for everyone, and to help contribute to the social and economic development of Mexican society.

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Available programs

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....
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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...
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University information

Although entry requirements vary between programs, you’ll need to ensure that when applying you submit the following:

  • High school certificate
  • Secondary school certificate
  • Unique Code of Population Registration (CURP)
  • Copy of your birth certificate
  • 6 (4’x4’) ID photographs


For international students who are interested in studying at Instituto Politécnico Nacional, you may need a visa depending...
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General

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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.  

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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

2,170 USD
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International Students

2,170 USD
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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.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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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.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2012
    #551- 600
  • 2014
    #551-600
  • 2015
    #551-600
  • 2016
    #601-650
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #651-700
  • 2019
    #651-700
  • 2020
    #651-700
  • 2021
    #701-750
  • 2022
    #751-800
  • 2023
    #751-800
  • 2024
    #741-750
  • 2025
    #801-850

Ranking criteria

19.1
Academic Reputation
2
Citations per Faculty
6.8
Employment Outcomes
28.8
Employer Reputation
9.1
Faculty Student Ratio
2.2
International Faculty Ratio
46
International Research Network
1.1
International Student Ratio
35.7
Sustainability

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Campus locations

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