EAFIT University
(EAFIT)
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private
nonprofit
higher education institution in Colombia.
EAFIT began its work in the year 1960. EAFIT University has an urban campus in Medellin.
University ranking. In the recent years EAFIT University has a stable position in the top 20 universities of Colombia and does not plan to give it away. EAFIT University is highly renowned as a university that managed to stay in the top 5% worldwide rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The main criterion for admission is examination results. After submitting the required documents more then (70 percent of applicants receive their letters of acceptance. Keep in mind that when applying to EAFIT the ratio of accepted students may vary depending on the popularity of the chosen program. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 5,000 USD. Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 5,000 USD per year. Even though the tuition fees are not that high, the students still can apply for scholarship. Among the programs applicants can also find their online equivalents and other online courses. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website https://www.eafit.edu.co.
The composition of the university. EAFIT University is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 15 thousand students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. Foreigners make about 3% of all students. The Approximate number of specialists teaching at EAFIT is 899. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Flickr, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.
Infrastructure of EAFIT. The university has a dedicated library.
University ranking. In the recent years EAFIT University has a stable position in the top 20 universities of Colombia and does not plan to give it away. EAFIT University is highly renowned as a university that managed to stay in the top 5% worldwide rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The main criterion for admission is examination results. After submitting the required documents more then (70 percent of applicants receive their letters of acceptance. Keep in mind that when applying to EAFIT the ratio of accepted students may vary depending on the popularity of the chosen program. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 5,000 USD. Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 5,000 USD per year. Even though the tuition fees are not that high, the students still can apply for scholarship. Among the programs applicants can also find their online equivalents and other online courses. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website https://www.eafit.edu.co.
The composition of the university. EAFIT University is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 15 thousand students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. Foreigners make about 3% of all students. The Approximate number of specialists teaching at EAFIT is 899. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Flickr, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.
Infrastructure of EAFIT. The university has a dedicated library.
| Ranking | 1458 13 |
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| Country | Colombia |
| City | Medellin |
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Bachelor (citizens)
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1 USD/year. |
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Master (citizens)
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2 USD/year. |
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Bachelor (foreigners)
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5,000 USD/year. |
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Master (foreigners)
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5,000 USD/year. |
| Living expenses | $279 -477 USD/month |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.00% |
| Official Website | www.eafit.edu.co |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Private |
| Established | 1960 |
| Abbreviation | EAFIT |
| Teachers | 899 |
| Students | 14,890 |
| Foreigners | 3% |
| Religion | None |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Admission | Based on entrance examinations |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Financial aid | Available |
| Distance learning | Available |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Library | Available |
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Motto Abierta al mundo |
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Accreditation • Ministerio de Educación Nacional - Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Colombia |
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Affiliations • Asociación colombiana de universidades (ASCUN) • Consejo Latinoaméricano de Escuelas de Administración (CLADEA) • Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association or Asociación de Economía de América Latina y el Caribe (LACEA) |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 1458 |
| Country ranking | 13 |
| International rankings | |
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| UniPage World University Ranking | 1458 |
Cost of living in Medellin
| Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 83 | 90 |
| Food | 99 | 165 |
| Transportation | 16 | 45 |
| Communications and utilities | 46 | 49 |
| Clothing | 19 | 70 |
| Sports and leisure | 16 | 58 |
| Total | 279 | 477 |
| Accommodation in Medellin | USD/Month |
|---|---|
| Shared room outside of centre | 84 |
| Shared room in city centre | 91 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 162 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 164 |
Alternative title
| English | EAFIT University |
| Russian | Университет EAFIT |
| Spanish | Universidad EAFIT |
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