Universidad EAFIT

About

Located in Medellín, Colombia, Universidad EAFIT is widely recognized for its strong academic standing in business, engineering, and the social sciences, consistently ranking among the country's leading private institutions. While the primary language of instruction is Spanish, the university offers a growing selection of courses taught in English and robust exchange agreements with global partner universities, making it an attractive destination for study-abroad participants. International students are supported by a dedicated International Programs Office that assists with arrival logistics, cultural orientation, and integration into campus life. A distinctive feature of the university is its stunning, modern campus featuring open-air learning spaces, advanced engineering laboratories, and a prominent art center that deeply integrates culture into the student experience.

Background

EAFIT University (originally the acronym in Spanish: Escuela de Administración, Finanzas e Instituto Tecnológico, "School of Administration, Finance and Technological Institute") is a private Colombian university located in Medellín offering 23 undergraduate programs, 70 specializations, 34 masters, and six doctoral programs. The university offers degrees in various disciplines through its schools of Management, Engineering, Law, Finance and Economics, Science, and Humanities. Universidad EAFIT was approved by the Colombian Ministry of Education on May 6, 1971. It has three additional branches in Bogotá, Pereira, and Rionegro. The university has received the Ministry of National Education's institutional high-quality accreditation twice in a row. This makes it the first Colombian university to earn that recognition. This accreditation is valid through the end of 2026.

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