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.
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public
Entity
non-profit
Size
large-sized
Selectivity
very selective
Name | Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral ![]() |
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Name (English) | ESPOL Polytechnic University |
Acronym | ESPOL |
Founded | 1958 |
Colours | Blue and white |
Mascot | Galapago |
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Address | Campus Gustavo Galindo V. Km. 30.5 Vía Perimetral Guayaquil 9015863 Guayas Ecuador |
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+593 (4) 226 9144 |
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+593 (4) 285 2541 |
Other locations | Las Peñas, Santa Elena and Daule |
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The following Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral'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 Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's academic range and degree level offering.
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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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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral has more than 100 international students.University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral.
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral is a public higher education institution.
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1958
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