EAFIT University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1652 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #82 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #8 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #3 of 22 | In Medellin |
| #429 of 1,000 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Enrollment
- 2,868
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.eafit.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Publications & Citations
EAFIT University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 6 | 16 |
| 1993 | 14 | 15 |
| 1994 | 26 | 33 |
| 1995 | 19 | 77 |
| 1996 | 33 | 302 |
| 1997 | 24 | 140 |
| 1998 | 30 | 332 |
| 1999 | 38 | 376 |
| 2000 | 22 | 598 |
| 2001 | 37 | 411 |
| 2002 | 54 | 275 |
| 2003 | 90 | 315 |
| 2004 | 72 | 390 |
| 2005 | 103 | 632 |
| 2006 | 120 | 868 |
| 2007 | 140 | 1829 |
| 2008 | 186 | 686 |
| 2009 | 174 | 1307 |
| 2010 | 213 | 999 |
| 2011 | 307 | 1183 |
| 2012 | 734 | 1626 |
| 2013 | 409 | 1573 |
| 2014 | 369 | 2133 |
| 2015 | 332 | 2692 |
| 2016 | 366 | 2360 |
| 2017 | 321 | 2608 |
| 2018 | 290 | 2262 |
| 2019 | 322 | 3726 |
| 2020 | 362 | 3994 |
| 2021 | 312 | 4655 |
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
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | – |
| 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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J Balvin
- Occupations
- singerrecord producersongwriter
- Biography
-
José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, known professionally as J Balvin, is a Colombian singer and rapper. He has been referred to as the "Prince of Reggaeton" (from Spanish: "Príncipe del Reggaetón"), and is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with sales of more than 35 million records (albums and singles) worldwide. Balvin was born in Medellín, Colombia. At age 17, he moved to the United States to learn English, where he lived in both Oklahoma and New York. He then returned to Medellín and gained popularity performing at clubs in the city.
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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 time he raced in three editions of the Tour de France and four editions of the Vuelta a España (the Tour of Spain). He was best known for winning the mountains classification in the Tour de France, and the World Championship Time Trial.
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Aníbal Gaviria
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- 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
- economistpoliticianlawyer
- 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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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".
General info
| 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 |
| Academic structure | School of Business School of Engineering School of Science and Humanities School of Law School of Economics and Finance |
| Affiliations and memberships | Asociación colombiana de universidades (ASCUN) Consejo Latinoaméricano de Escuelas de Administración (CLADEA) Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | Carrera 49 No. 7 Sur 50 Medellín, Antioquia, 7023 Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,529,000 |
| Phone | +57 (4) 261 9500 |
| Fax | +57 (4) 266 4284 |