About the University
What does EAFIT stand for?
When it was founded in 1960, it was the Escuela de Administración y Finanzas, Instituto Tecnológico. When it became a university in 1971, the directors decided to keep the name, since it was highly positioned in the community.
Where is EAFIT located?
It is in the neighborhood of El Poblado, a part of town with more than 10 thousand inhabitants, lots of tall and modern buildings, and where most of the financial institutions are moving. There are plenty of malls, and the Parque Lleras is the most popular meeting place for the student population.
What is EAFIT’s mailing address?
Universidad EAFIT
Carrera 49 N° 7 Sur – 50 Av. Las Vegas
Medellín - Colombia
Can I find statistics on line?
The Direction of Planning is in charge of the publication of statistics.
You may find those in our Website:
www.eafit.edu.co/planeacion