The Chimborazo Polytechnic University (Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo – ESPOCH) is a public university located in Riobamba. Founded in 1972, the ESPOCH offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as engineering, agricultural sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and education. The university is dedicated to providing high-quality education, promoting research and innovation, and contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the Chimborazo province and Ecuador.