The Centro de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos also known as CECyT (in English: Center of Scientific and Technological Studies) is a state

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system in Mexico, belonging to the

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(IPN). There are 19 ''CECyT's'' and one ''Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos'', ''CET'' (in English: Center of Technological Studies) located primarily in

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. They are commonly known as ''Vocacionales''.

Schools

There are 15 ''Centros de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos'' and one ''Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos'' located in Mexico City. The CECyT 3 is located in

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. Recently, two CECyT were created outside

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, one in the

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other in

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and in

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. Each school has number and a name (commonly referred to a name of names of historical figures or those who helped to create the national polytechnic. The CECyT and CET offer studies in three branches of knowledge: Engineering and Physical-Mathematic Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Social and Administrative Sciences, featuring 78 programs in the on-site courses. They are located as follows:

References

External links

Dirección de Educación Media Superior IPN

Official IPN website
{{IPN High schools in Mexico Instituto Politécnico Nacional