EAFIT University, Private university and open-access publisher in Medellín, Colombia.
EAFIT is a private university in Medellín offering programs in management, engineering, law, finance, science, and humanities at undergraduate and graduate levels. The campus includes libraries, laboratories, and sports facilities, with opportunities for dual degrees through international partnerships.
The institution began in 1960 as a school for management and finance, gaining university status in 1975. Over time, new schools for social sciences, humanities, and music were added, expanding its academic range beyond its economic origins.
The institution functions as a gathering place in Medellín where students from business, engineering, and humanities interact daily. The campus layout reflects this mixture, creating spaces where different fields of study naturally intersect.
The university is located on Las Vegas Avenue and provides various facilities for students and visitors. It is an active campus where classes and events take place, so timing your visit accordingly is helpful.
The university operates urbam, a research center focused on urban planning and environmental development that ranks among Colombia's top research institutions. This center carries out projects that directly influence how cities develop in Medellín and the region.
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