Colleges & Universities in Colombia

Universidad EAFIT

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world rank  1491

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University Overview

Founded in 1960, Universidad EAFIT (EAFIT University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medellín (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Antioquia. This institution also has branch campuses in Bogotá, Pereira and Llanogrande. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad EAFIT (EAFIT) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad EAFIT (EAFIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 65-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Colombian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EAFIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad EAFIT's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad EAFIT's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad EAFIT' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad EAFIT's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) EAFIT University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym EAFIT
Founded 1960
Motto Abierta al mundo
Open to the world
Colours Blue and yellow
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Carrera 49 No. 7 Sur 50
Medellín
7023 Antioquia
Colombia
Universidad EAFIT's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad EAFIT Phone Number (4) 261 9500
Universidad EAFIT Fax Number (4) 266 4284
Other locations Bogotá, Pereira and Llanogrande

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Recognition and Accreditation

Universidad EAFIT's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad EAFIT is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2003


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad EAFIT's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidad EAFIT as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad EAFIT Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad EAFIT is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad EAFIT's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad EAFIT: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Universidad EAFIT Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad EAFIT Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad EAFIT categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad EAFIT.



Universidad EAFIT: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Universidad EAFIT's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Universidad EAFIT Admission Info


Universidad EAFIT's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universidad EAFIT's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidad EAFIT's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

EAFIT University has more than 200 international students.

Universidad EAFIT's Admission Office Admission Office

Carrera 49 - 7 Sur 50, Avenida Las Vegas
Medellín 7023
(4) 261 9500


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universidad EAFIT's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad EAFIT Size and Profile


Universidad EAFIT's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad EAFIT's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Universidad EAFIT's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Universidad EAFIT's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad EAFIT's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Universidad EAFIT's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidad EAFIT's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad EAFIT is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad EAFIT Facilities


Universidad EAFIT's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad EAFIT's Library


Universidad EAFIT's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad EAFIT's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad EAFIT's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad EAFIT Services


Universidad EAFIT's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad EAFIT's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad EAFIT's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidad EAFIT's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad EAFIT's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad EAFIT Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad EAFIT's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad EAFIT Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad EAFIT's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Asociación colombiana de universidades (ASCUN)
  • Consejo Latinoaméricano de Escuelas de Administración (CLADEA)
  • Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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