National Polytechnic Institute: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 571 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 16 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 2 of 539 | In Mexico |
| # 112 of 100 | For Nutrition and Food Science |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
35%
Enrollment
170,000
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 170,000 |
We've calculated the 35% acceptance rate for National Polytechnic Institute based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at National Polytechnic Institute.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National Polytechnic Institute.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Research profile
National Polytechnic Institute is a world-class research university with 73,621 scientific papers published and 1,168,082 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
43,181
/ 783,008
|
|---|---|
| Chemistry |
39,911
/ 792,240
|
| Engineering |
35,397
/ 643,121
|
| Physics |
34,636
/ 644,125
|
| Environmental Science |
32,655
/ 584,378
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
25,626
/ 493,241
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
25,387
/ 323,487
|
| Organic chemistry |
22,972
/ 489,521
|
| Biochemistry |
22,655
/ 486,435
|
| Computer Science |
21,778
/ 362,116
|
| Medicine |
20,823
/ 373,849
|
| Materials Science |
19,780
/ 361,704
|
| Genetics |
19,180
/ 376,179
|
| Geology |
16,851
/ 317,120
|
| Philosophy |
15,668
/ 136,130
|
| Ecology |
14,711
/ 267,180
|
| Geography and Cartography |
13,823
/ 229,672
|
| Paleontology |
10,981
/ 218,692
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
10,680
/ 150,847
|
| Optics |
10,290
/ 179,263
|
| Metallurgy |
9,818
/ 211,115
|
| Botany |
9,616
/ 198,141
|
| Mathematics |
8,804
/ 142,716
|
| Psychology |
8,187
/ 127,781
|
| Electrical Engineering |
8,115
/ 141,772
|
| Pathology |
7,884
/ 154,135
|
| Business |
7,641
/ 114,251
|
| Political Science |
7,441
/ 73,104
|
| Chemical Engineering |
7,069
/ 139,490
|
| Statistics |
6,592
/ 113,271
|
| Nanotechnology |
6,360
/ 101,422
|
| History |
5,880
/ 130,072
|
| Immunology |
5,638
/ 112,901
|
| Archaeology |
5,556
/ 126,930
|
| Sociology |
5,473
/ 86,275
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
5,421
/ 135,712
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
5,376
/ 88,931
|
| Physical |
5,365
/ 102,007
|
| Nuclear Physics |
4,911
/ 170,095
|
| Management |
4,905
/ 74,045
|
Annual publication & citation counts
26 Notable alumni
1. Suzanne Guité
1926-1981 (aged 55)
sculptor
painter
textile artist
Suzanne Guité RCA was a Canadian artist who lived in Percé, Quebec.
2. Cuauhtémoc de Anda Gutiérrez
1938-. (aged 88)
politician
Cuauhtémoc Anda Gutiérrez is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He served as a deputy in the 51st Congress, representing the 23rd district of the Federal District, and the 54th Congress, representing the 31st district of the State of Mexico.
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3. Ryah Ludins
1896-1957 (aged 61)
printmaker
muralist
painter
writer
art educator
Ryah Ludins was a Ukrainian-born American muralist, painter, printmaker, art teacher, and writer. She made murals for post offices and other government buildings during the Great Depression and also obtained commissions for murals from Mexican authorities and an industrial concern. Unusually versatile in her technique, she made murals in fresco, mixed media, and wood relief, as well as on canvas...
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4. VÃctor Bravo Ahuja
1918-1990 (aged 72)
politician
VÃctor Bravo Ahuja was a Mexican politician and academician who served as Secretary of Public Education in the administration of Luis EcheverrÃa (1970–76), as Governor of Oaxaca (1968–70) and as Director General (1951–55) and then Rector (1955–58) of the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM).
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All 26 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
IPNInstituto Politécnico Nacional
Founded
1936
Motto
La Técnica al servicio de la PatriaTechnology to meet the needs of the Nation
Colors
burgundy, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
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