Look beyond the university name
EAFIT University 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.
| Location | Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 10,528 |
| Total citations | 99,319 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Universidad EAFIT?
Universidad EAFIT offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): International Business and FDI, History and Politics in Latin America, Conflict, Peace, and Violence in Colombia, Financial Markets and Investment Strategies, Criminal Law and Policy.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Universidad EAFIT
According to OpenAlex, Universidad EAFIT has 10,528 indexed research works with 99,319 total citations.
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Who leads Universidad EAFIT?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Universidad EAFIT is located in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Universidad EAFIT
Official website: https://www.eafit.edu.co ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Universidad EAFIT founded?
See the overview section above.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.