The Polytechnic School of Engineering of Gijón is the largest engineering school of the University of Oviedo (UNIOVI), located on the Gijón campus. It offers a wide range of engineering degrees in industrial technologies, mechanics, electronics, electrical, computer science, and telecommunications, with a strong focus on applied research and industry collaboration in Asturias.
Address: Calle Luis Ortiz Berrocal, s/n, Campus de Viesques, 33203 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
Industrial Technology Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
As part of UNIOVI, it participates in international mobility programs (Erasmus+, etc.) and has strong collaborations with the industrial and technological sectors in Gijón and Asturias, including internships and joint R&D projects with companies like ArcelorMittal and Thyssenkrupp.
Research:
Extensive research in areas like advanced manufacturing, automation and robotics, materials science, energy systems, ICT applications, software engineering, and smart cities.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
500
Current students***:
5000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
25000
Pros
Large and comprehensive engineering school in Asturias, offering a wide variety of programs with strong industry links and modern facilities on the Gijón campus.
Cons
Data specific to EPI Gijón is often aggregated within UNIOVI totals; some programs might have high demand.
Best For
Students seeking a broad range of engineering disciplines in Asturias, with strong connections to the local industrial and technological environment.
- Additive Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Design, Robotics
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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