We are an educational institution in Mexico dedicated to technological education. Our mission is to cultivate professionals, researchers, and innovators who contribute to the social, humanistic, sustainable, economic, and technological development of our country. Our objective is to gain international recognition by fostering a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation among our students. We prioritize building strong partnerships with the business and social sectors while upholding our institutional values and principles.
By 2036, we envision ourselves as a high-quality technological education institution, characterized by a focus on sustainability, a strong sense of identity, and international recognition. We strive to be among the top universities in the world, achieved through international collaboration with leading schools and research centers. Our leadership will be defined by our contributions to science and technology, making a meaningful impact while upholding a sense of social responsibility. We value diversity and gender equity, fostering an inclusive environment for all.
The initiative to establish the insignia that would distinguish the nascent IPN institution was driven by the students' concerns. In 1944-1945, the National Federation of Technical Students (FNET) issued a call for submissions to create a coat of arms representing the IPN's member schools. The first prize was given to student Armando López Fonseca, who won with the support of his classmate Jorge Grajales. In 1948, the coat of arms was updated while retaining its basic components.
This phrase was used by some students long before the formation of the IPN, but it was at the first National Congress of Technical Students, held in Chihuahua in 1937, that then-student Jes Robles Martnez was elected president of the National Federation of Technical Students (FNET) and proposed a slogan to represent the student organization's ideals. Initially, the slogan "La Técnica al Servicio de una Patria Mejor." was coined, and it was intended to be used as a corollary to all of its suggestions. This slogan was eventually changed to "La Técnica al Servicio de la Patria," which embodies the IPN´s ideals.
During the administration of General Director Eugenio Méndez Docurro (1959-1962), preparations for the XXV Anniversary of the IPN's Foundation were made, and a request was issued to design the Institute's Anthem. Carmen de la Fuente, a teacher and poet, was the winner of the lyric contest (1915-2013). Following that, a competition to select the music was held, which was won by Armando González Domínguez, professor of music education at Bellas Artes. The Politécnico Anthem was first performed on August 19, 1961, for the XXV Anniversary of the new IPN of Zacatenco, which was attended by Adolfo López Mateos, Mexico's then-President.
A strategy was developed in 1932 to combine and appropriately structure a technical education system.
Welcome to the main page of the Presidency of the Deanery of the IPN.
INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO NACIONAL
D.R. Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN). Av. Luis Enrique Erro S/N, Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, Alcaldía Gustavo A. Madero, C.P. 07738, Ciudad de México. Conmutador: 55 57 29 60 00 / 55 57 29 63 00.
Esta página es una obra intelectual protegida por la Ley Federal del Derecho de Autor, puede ser reproducida con fines no lucrativos, siempre y cuando no se mutile, se cite la fuente completa y su dirección electrónica; su uso para otros fines, requiere autorización previa y por escrito de la Dirección General del Instituto.
