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About IPN
National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) — public non-profit institution. It is located in Mexico City, Mexico. IPN is working together with Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES).
The university is among the top-740 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking.
IPN is developing different scientific directions and invites students to join the research.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 206 |
Natural Sciences | 279 |
Social Sciences & Management | 348 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 412 |

IPN tuition fees
The academic year at IPN is continuous. It means that students have no break between courses. However, for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at IPN for local citizens starts from 58 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,000 USD. The university offers scholarships and financial aid to some students. Scholarships are available to both locals and foreigners. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Bachelor degree at IPN
Only students who successfully pass the entrance exams are admitted to bachelor's programs.

IPN campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Mexico City. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Not only locals study at IPN, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. Graduates of IPN are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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