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Instituto Politécnico Nacional
(IPN)
About
The National Polytechnic Institute, abbreviated IPN, is one of the largest public universities in Mexico with 171,581 students at the high school, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It was ranked third in Mexico, behind Tecnológico de Monterrey and UNAM and 246th in the Engineering and Technology category in 2025 by QS World University Rankings. It was founded on 1 January 1936 during the admi...
The National Polytechnic Institute, abbreviated IPN, is one of the largest public universities in Mexico with 171,581 students at the high school, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It was ranked third in Mexico, behind Tecnológico de Monterrey and UNAM and 246th in the Engineering and Technology category in 2025 by QS World University Rankings. It was founded on 1 January 1936 during the administration of President Lázaro Cárdenas.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 43 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 139,234
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 44 : 56
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =240 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | 244 | 24.1 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 244 | 23.0 | 2027 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 402 | 28.3 | 2027 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =502 | 34.2 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =653 | 33.9 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =680 | 20.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =743 | 16.5 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =827 | 20.3 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =928 | 35.7 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =945 | 24.0 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =1,199 | 25.2 | 2027 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Instituto Politécnico Nacional?
Instituto Politécnico Nacional's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =1,410.
When was Instituto Politécnico Nacional founded?
Instituto Politécnico Nacional was founded in 1936.
What are the top subjects at Instituto Politécnico Nacional?
Top subjects at Instituto Politécnico Nacional include: Petroleum Engineering, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Automation & Control, Instruments Science & Technology, Metallurgical Engineering.
Where is Instituto Politécnico Nacional located?
Instituto Politécnico Nacional is located in Mexico City, Mexico.