EAFIT University

EAFIT University is a private university in Medellín, Colombia, founded in 1960 by a group of entrepreneurs in Medellín, Colombia. Its main goal was to educate professionals who would address new challenges in management, finance, and technology.

The university started as a "School of Management and Finance." Two-year technological programs were offered when its Institute of Technology division was created. The institution organized itself as a university in 1975, when it started offering five-year programs in engineering.

In the following years, EAFIT continued to expand its academic offerings, adding new schools and programs in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and the arts. In 1997, the university opened its School of Sciences and Humanities, and in 1999, it opened its School of Law. The university's fifth school, Economics and Finance, was opened in 2012.

Today, EAFIT University is one of the most prestigious universities in Colombia. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines. The university is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, which conduct cutting-edge research in a variety of fields.

EAFIT University has a long and distinguished history of academic excellence and social responsibility. The university is committed to educating future leaders who will make a positive impact on the world.

EAFIT University is ranked as the #6 top university in Colombia during 2024. The rank is improved by 4 points from last year.

University Profile

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2024 Ranking #6
University Name EAFIT University
Name in Local Language Universidad EAFIT
Acronym EAFIT
Year Established 1960

Location

The university is located in Medellín, Antioquia. Find the address and map of the university below.

Address Carrera 49 - 7 Sur 50, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
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Contact

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Phone +57 (4) 261 9500
Fax +57 (4) 266 4284
Website EAFIT University Website
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Programs and Courses

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Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctorate Degrees Diplomas
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Business & Social Sciences n/a n/a
Engineering n/a
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Ranking History

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Admission Info

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International Students Allowed Yes
Student Body Men and Women
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