Mission
Universidad EAFIT’s mission is to contribute to the country’s social, economic, scientific and cultural development through undergraduate and graduate programs that mold globally competent individuals within a framework of ideological pluralism and academic excellence, as well as through scientific and applied research carried out in permanent interaction with the private sector, government and academia.
Vision
Inspired by the highest spiritual values, respectful of human dignity and aware of its social responsibility, Universidad EAFIT aspires to be recognized both nationally and internationally for its academic and research achievements and for:
- Having an open and democratic institutional culture and an environment that promotes the fullest development of its students, where differences are celebrated and cultural expression coexists alongside the task of learning, where academic debate takes precedence, different ideas and opinions are expressed in a spirit of mutual respect and the creativity and productivity of all members of the community are encouraged.
- Developing the intellectual capacity of students and professors in all academic programs, relying on research as a basic foundation.
- Using advanced technologies and a student-centered pedagogical model.
- Maintaining ties with other educational institutions –both at home and abroad– to ensure the continual improvement of our university’s professors and programs.
- Contributing to the nation’s progress with innovative research programs and professionals whose academic training is grounded in fundamental human values and respect for democracy and free private initiative in particular.
- Featuring an academic administration that devotes all of the institution’s human talent and resources toward achieving its objectives.
Institutional Values
Excellence:
- Quality of services offered to the community.
- Search for perfection in all our actions.>
- Superiority and pre-eminence in our sphere of operation.
Tolerance:
- Willingness to listen and put ourselves in the other person’s place.
- Respect for others’ opinions.
- Ability to compromise in a search for harmony and unity.
Responsibility:
- Competence and readiness to fulfill our commitments./li>
- Sense of responsibility in completing the tasks we undertake.
- Prudence and maturity in making decisions and carrying them out.
Integrity:
- Integrity and uprightness in all of our actions.
- Honesty and respect for intellectual property and
academic standards. - Rectitude in the performance of our duties, strictly
complying with applicable norms.
Boldness:
- Resoluteness and initiative in formulating and executing
projects. - Creativity and pro-activeness in generating new ideas.
- Decisiveness in seeking solutions to the needs around us.