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Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
About Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) is an institution of Higher Education, with legal status of public law, autonomous, non-profit, created by Constitutive Law No. 6909, published in the Official Gazette No.173 of May 7, 1969 and Decree No.1223, published in the Official Register No. 425 of November 6, 1973, through which it obtained the current name; domiciled in the city of Riobamba, Province of Chimborazo, it is governed by the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, the Organic Law of Higher Education, its General Regulations, other related laws, this Polytechnic Statute and its internal regulations.
ESPOCH symbols are the flag, made up of three equal horizontal stripes with the colors red, white and green; the shield, surrounded by two circles whose borders are red and green; and, the anthem. Its representative mascot is the figure of a llama (Lamaglama), a South American camelid. The university motto is: "TO KNOW FOR BEING".
The institutional Vision is to be a leading, pertinent, and excellent institution of higher education in academia, in research and vinculation that promotes the enrichment of culture through the national and international transfer of sageness and knowledge for the construction of solutions that contribute to the development of society in harmony with the rights of nature.
About Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) is an institution of Higher Education, with legal status of public law, autonomous, non-profit, created by Constitutive Law No. 6909, published in the Official Gazette No.173 of May 7, 1969 and Decree No.1223, published in the Official Register No. 425 of November 6, 1973, through which it obtained the current name; domiciled in the city of Riobamba, Province of Chimborazo, it is governed by the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, the Organic Law of Higher Education, its General Regulations, other related laws, this Polytechnic Statute and its internal regulations.
ESPOCH symbols are the flag, made up of three equal horizontal stripes with the colors red, white and green; the shield, surrounded by two circles whose borders are red and green; and, the anthem. Its representative mascot is the figure of a llama (Lamaglama), a South American camelid. The university motto is: "TO KNOW FOR BEING".
The institutional Vision is to be a leading, pertinent, and excellent institution of higher education in academia, in research and vinculation that promotes the enrichment of culture through the national and international transfer of sageness and knowledge for the construction of solutions that contribute to the development of society in harmony with the rights of nature.
There are seven Faculties at ESPOCH offering undergraduate degrees on the main areas of: Science, Business Administration, Mechanics, Animal Science, Informatics and Electronics, Natural Resources, and Public Health.
The masters programs are coordinated with the Department of Graduate Studies. The classes are mostly on Saturdays and Sundays for professionalizing programs and last for two years. The research masters programs are on weekdays and last for a year. All the classes are taught in Spanish.
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.
Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) is one of the top private universities in Riobamba, Ecuador. It is ranked #=270 in Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America 2025.
Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
Main Campus, Riobamba Ecuador
# =270Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America
17Undergraduate programs
6Postgraduate programs
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Find my courseAbout Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) is an institution of Higher Education, with legal status of public law, autonomous, non-profit, created by Constitutive Law No. 6909, published in the Official Gazette No.173 of May 7, 1969 and Decree No.1223, published in the Official Register No. 425 of November 6, 1973, through which it obtained the current name; domiciled in the city of Riobamba, Province of Chimborazo, it is governed by the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, the Organic Law of Higher Education, its General Regulations, other related laws, this Polytechnic Statute and its internal regulations.
ESPOCH symbols are the flag, made up of three equal horizontal stripes with the colors red, white and green; the shield, surrounded by two circles whose borders are red and green; and, the anthem. Its representative mascot is the figure of a llama (Lamaglama), a South American camelid. The university motto is: "TO KNOW FOR BEING".
The institutional Vision is to be a leading, pertinent, and excellent institution of higher education in academia, in research and vinculation that promotes the enrichment of culture through the national and international transfer of sageness and knowledge for the construction of solutions that contribute to the development of society in harmony with the rights of nature.
About Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) is an institution of Higher Education, with legal status of public law, autonomous, non-profit, created by Constitutive Law No. 6909, published in the Official Gazette No.173 of May 7, 1969 and Decree No.1223, published in the Official Register No. 425 of November 6, 1973, through which it obtained the current name; domiciled in the city of Riobamba, Province of Chimborazo, it is governed by the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, the Organic Law of Higher Education, its General Regulations, other related laws, this Polytechnic Statute and its internal regulations.
ESPOCH symbols are the flag, made up of three equal horizontal stripes with the colors red, white and green; the shield, surrounded by two circles whose borders are red and green; and, the anthem. Its representative mascot is the figure of a llama (Lamaglama), a South American camelid. The university motto is: "TO KNOW FOR BEING".
The institutional Vision is to be a leading, pertinent, and excellent institution of higher education in academia, in research and vinculation that promotes the enrichment of culture through the national and international transfer of sageness and knowledge for the construction of solutions that contribute to the development of society in harmony with the rights of nature.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
There are seven Faculties at ESPOCH offering undergraduate degrees on the main areas of: Science, Business Administration, Mechanics, Animal Science, Informatics and Electronics, Natural Resources, and Public Health.
Business and Management (5)
Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Finance
Bachelor of Marketing
Bachelor of Transportation Management
Engineering and Technology (5)
Bachelor of Automotive
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Industrial Maintenance
Bachelor of Mechanics
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Bachelor of Biochemistry and Pharmacy
Medicine
Natural Sciences (5)
Bachelor of Chemistry
Bachelor of Mathematics
Bachelor of Physics
Social Sciences and Management (5)
Bachelor of Statistics
The masters programs are coordinated with the Department of Graduate Studies. The classes are mostly on Saturdays and Sundays for professionalizing programs and last for two years. The research masters programs are on weekdays and last for a year. All the classes are taught in Spanish.
Engineering and Technology (2)
MSc in Environmental Engineering
Master in Process Improvement, Optimization and Industrial Productivity Mention
Master of Applied Chemical Engineering
Master of Mechanical Design
Natural Sciences (2)
MSc in Chemistry
Full-Time MBA (1)
Master of Business Administration
University information
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Master
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
Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) is one of the top private universities in Riobamba, Ecuador. It is ranked #=270 in Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America 2025.
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