EAFIT offers its students different international opportunities for enriching their academic and cultural development. These possibilities include internship and study semesters abroad and the chance to perfect language skills in other countries. Likewise, foreign students have the chance to undergo formal academic training at our university.
International Opportunities
- Foreign Internships
- Participation in Academic Events
- Foreign Languages
- Academic Missions
- Research Internships
- Summer Schools
- Academic Exchanges
- Dual-Degree Programs
- Agreements and Academic Mobility
Through its Internationalization Department the university has some 230 agreements with institutions in 37 countries on four continents, where students can undergo a semester or a full year of academic training. At present, some 730 students are taking part in internship programs, 83 of them in foreign countries. The Internationalization Department also leads Sígueme, an inter-institutional system that links Colombian universities and is aimed at fostering student mobility within the country. Around 90 foreign students are currently pursuing university studies at EAFIT.
Confucius Institute of Medellín
Due to China’s enhanced global standing, it is increasingly necessary to learn Mandarin and become familiar with the customs of that country’s ancient culture. For this reason, EAFIT, Universidad de Antioquia, and the Medellín municipal government formed an alliance with the People’s Republic of China that led to the establishment of a Confucius Institute in the city in 2010. The southern branch of that cultural establishment is located in one of the houses the university acquired in the Aguacatala neighborhood.
Spanish for Foreigners
Part of the Language Division, this program enables foreigners to effectively develop their communicative competence in the Spanish language. The program provides participants with comprehensive support that includes assistance with obtaining a visa, getting to Medellín, finding housing, and opening a bank account. It also offers students the chance to enjoy additional social, tourist, and cultural activities.