Quick Summary
Universidad EAFIT is a private founded in 1960, located in Medellin, Colombia. Ranked #801-850 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 14200 students including 1.8% from outside Colombia. Known for strengths in Business & Management Studies, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 78%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
EAFIT is the premier business and engineering hub in Colombia, offering a 'Park-University' environment with elite global accreditations.
Subject Strengths
Business & Management StudiesEconomicsMechanical EngineeringLawAccounting & Finance
Founded1960
TypePrivate
Total Students14200
Intl Students1.8%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusUrban / Park-University
Campus Size12 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationCNA (High Quality Institutional Accreditation), AACSB, AMBA
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-850
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Specialization, Master's, Doctorate, Executive Education
Programs
Engineering, Management, Economics, Humanities, Law, Applied Sciences
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Innovation Center, Research and Knowledge Management Center, various departmental research groups
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CNA (High Quality Institutional Accreditation), AACSB, AMBA
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate78%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.5
GRENot Available
GMATRequired for specific graduate business tracks
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Prioritize high scores in the Saber 11 national exam; prepare for a competency-based interview for professional programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Colombian Peso
UG Tuition
$30,000,000/yr
per year · COP
Living Cost
$26,000,000/yr
per year · COP
PG Tuition
$36,000,000/yr
per year · COP
Application Fee
$65
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$56,260,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · COP
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,000
Financial AidEducational credit through ICETEX and internal EAFIT financial support programs.
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Specialization, Master's, Doctorate, Executive Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International Business | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,000
Average Salary After Graduation
93%
Employment Rate
Internship Placement96%
Industry Connections
Extremely strong links with Grupo Empresarial Antioqueño (GEA) and international corporations.
Notable Alumni
Federico Gutiérrez (Mayor of Medellin), Luis Alberto Moreno (former President of IDB), Lina Moreno de Uribe
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
High-performance gym, olympic swimming pool, football fields, indoor coliseum
Student Clubs
Over 40 groups including ecological, cultural, and professional student associations
Library Resources
Luis Echavarría Villegas Library and Cultural Center
Exchange Programs
150+ bilateral agreements globally including schools in Germany, USA, and Spain
Summer Programs
Available