Campus Location

Instituto Politécnico Nacional Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias de la Salud (CICS) is located in Mexico City, Mexico.

Healthcare Programs Offered

CICS offers the following healthcare programs:

Undergraduate Programs

  • Licenciatura en Medicina (Bachelor of Medicine)
  • Licenciatura en Enfermería y Obstetricia (Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery)
  • Licenciatura en Nutrición (Bachelor of Nutrition)
  • Licenciatura en Psicología (Bachelor of Psychology)
  • Licenciatura en Odontología (Bachelor of Dentistry)

Postgraduate Programs

  • Maestría en Ciencias en Salud Pública (Master of Science in Public Health)
  • Especialidades Médicas (Medical Specializations)
  • Doctorado en Ciencias de la Salud (Doctorate in Health Sciences)

Accreditation Status

CICS is accredited by the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), Mexico. Its programs are recognized by the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and listed in the World Health Organization (WHO) Directory of Medical Schools.

QS World Ranking

Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), of which CICS is a part, is ranked 801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings 2023. CICS does not have a separate ranking.

Enrollment Numbers

IPN as a whole enrolls over 180,000 students, and CICS enrolls approximately 5,000–10,000 students across its programs.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for the medical program are free or highly subsidized for Mexican citizens. For international students, fees may range from $1,000–$3,000 USD per year, depending on the program.

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
– High school diploma or equivalent with strong grades in science subjects (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics).
– Pass the IPN entrance exam (COMIPEMS) or equivalent.
– Proof of Spanish proficiency (e.g., DELE) for international students, as instruction is primarily in Spanish.
– Interview (if required).
– Personal statement or motivation letter.

Year Established

The Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) was established in 1936, and the Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias de la Salud (CICS) was established later as part of IPN’s expansion.

Medical Program Start Date

The academic year typically starts in August.

Gender Admitted

Both male and female students are admitted.

Foreign Students Admitted

Yes, international students are admitted.

Admissions Contact Information

For admissions inquiries: admisiones@ipn.mx