EAFIT University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1894 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #108 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #9 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #3 of 22 | In Medellin |
| #930 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 38 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Enrollment
- 2,868
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.eafit.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 77% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and state examination (ICFES). For some courses, proof of proficiency in English |
| Academic Calendar | January to November (January - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 2,868 |
| Full time employee | 1,103 |
| Student:staff ratio | 3:1 |
We've calculated the 77% acceptance rate for EAFIT University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
EAFIT University has published 7,368 scientific papers with 49,151 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Geography and Cartography, Biology, and Business.
EAFIT University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 | 7 |
| 1994 | 26 | 16 |
| 1995 | 20 | 32 |
| 1996 | 29 | 34 |
| 1997 | 18 | 39 |
| 1998 | 32 | 53 |
| 1999 | 38 | 76 |
| 2000 | 24 | 90 |
| 2001 | 40 | 107 |
| 2002 | 56 | 143 |
| 2003 | 92 | 188 |
| 2004 | 75 | 224 |
| 2005 | 108 | 223 |
| 2006 | 121 | 201 |
| 2007 | 149 | 314 |
| 2008 | 182 | 317 |
| 2009 | 187 | 356 |
| 2010 | 225 | 500 |
| 2011 | 306 | 580 |
| 2012 | 550 | 786 |
| 2013 | 379 | 883 |
| 2014 | 402 | 1169 |
| 2015 | 381 | 1422 |
| 2016 | 402 | 1549 |
| 2017 | 363 | 1793 |
| 2018 | 355 | 2322 |
| 2019 | 454 | 2797 |
| 2020 | 530 | 3981 |
| 2021 | 459 | 4923 |
| 2022 | 379 | 5520 |
| 2023 | 434 | 6317 |
| 2024 | 291 | 6772 |
| 2025 | 151 | 6120 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 171,377 per credit course (a regular course is worth 3 credits) (COP) |
|---|
EAFIT University has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by EAFIT University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Profesional Universitario | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Biology, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Design, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geology, Industrial Design, International Business, Law, Literature, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Physical Engineering, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Psychology |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Law, Communication Studies, Construction Engineering, Criminal Law, Engineering Drawing and Design, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Design, Industrial Maintenance, Information Technology, Insurance, International Business, Machine Building, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Private Law, Public Administration, Public Law, Road Engineering, Seismology, Software Engineering, Soil Science, Taxation, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Management |
| Maestría | Administration, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Communication Studies, Criminal Law, Data Processing, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Government, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Insurance, International Business, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Music, Physics, Political Sciences, Urban Studies, Writing |
| Doctorado | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics |
Notable alumni
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Santiago Botero
- Occupations
- sport cyclist
- Biography
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Santiago Botero Echeverry is a Colombian former professional road bicycle racer. He was a pro from 1996 to 2010, during which he raced in three editions of the Tour de France and four editions of the Vuelta a España (the Tour of Spain). He is best known for winning the mountains' classification in the Tour de France, and the Time Trial World Championship 2002.
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Isabel Cristina Estrada
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
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Isabel Cristina Estrada Cano is a Colombian actress, model, and presenter.
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Aníbal Gaviria
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
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Aníbal Gaviria Correa is a Colombian politician who has served as the governor of Antioquia since 2020. Prior to this, Gaviria was the Mayor of Medellín from 2012 to 2015 and served as a visiting scholar at University of California, Berkeley. He previously served as Governor of Antioquia from 2004 to 2007.
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Fernando Londoño
- Occupations
- economistlawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Fernando Londoño Hoyos is a Colombian politician, lawyer, and economist. A longtime member of the Colombian Conservative Party, Londoño served as the 1st Minister of the Interior and Justice of Colombia from 2002 to 2004 during the Administration of President Álvaro Uribe Vélez.
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Andrés Julián Rendon
- Enrolled in EAFIT University
- 1996-2001 graduated with bachelor's degree
- 2001-2002 graduated with master's degree in regulatory economics
- Occupations
- economistpoliticianuniversity teacherbusiness administration
- Biography
-
Andrés Julián Rendon Cardona is a Colombian politician and public administrator. From 2001 to 2006 he was a councilor of Rionegro, from 2008 to 2011 as Secretary of the Government of Rionegro. He would later serve as Mayor of Rionegro from 2016 to 2019, and most recently elected as Governor of Antioquia, during the 2023 Colombian regional elections.
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Galo Chiriboga
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Galo Chiriboga is an Ecuadorian lawyer, politician, administrator and the president of "La Asociación Interamericana de Juristas". He is best known as the "Oil Minister for Ecuador".
EAFIT University faculties and divisions
| School : Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, International Business, Marketing |
|---|---|
| School : Economics and Finance | Economics, Finance |
| School : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| School : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Government, Music, Political Sciences, Psychology |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | EAFIT Universidad EAFIT |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación Nacional; Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA); Gobernacion Departamental de Antioquia |
| Motto | Abierta al mundo Open to the world |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carrera 49 N° 7 Sur-50 Av. Las Vegas Medellín, Antioquia Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,529,000 |