Exchange guide EAFIT University
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at EAFIT University in Medellin, Colombia.
Snapshot
A polished Medellin exchange option with visible incoming-student guidance, English-taught course lists and strong business, engineering and innovation angles.
Why students shortlist it
Main campus in Medellin, useful for students living around El Poblado, Aguacatala, Patio Bonito, Guayabal or Laureles.
Teaching languages: Spanish primary, English-taught courses published separately for selected semesters
Before You Land
A few practical setup details students usually sort before arrival
Connectivity, insurance, and secure public WiFi are the boring things you only notice when you need them. Keep them on your checklist, but keep the guide itself front and centre.
Arrival Connectivity
Sort an eSIM before you land
Maps, ride apps, 2FA codes, and WhatsApp are usually the first things students need from the airport.
Coverage Check
Confirm your travel insurance
Even when the university gives guidance, students usually need to double-check what is covered before departure.
Public WiFi
Have a backup for shared networks
Campus halls, airports, and cafés are convenient, but many students prefer an extra privacy layer when they first arrive.
Exchange Basics
Requirements
Nomination first; after nomination EAFIT sends application instructions and document requirements.
Nomination Process
The home university nominates the student. EAFIT then shares the application path and next steps.
| Semester | Nomination | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Check EAFIT official exchange calendar | Check EAFIT official exchange calendar |
Arrival Checklist
- Confirm official nomination by home university.
- Wait for EAFIT application instructions after nomination.
- Upload passport, photo, transcript/GPA and language documents if required.
- Arrange EAFIT-compliant international health insurance.
- Check English-taught course list before signing learning agreement.
- Confirm nomination/application steps through EAFIT.
- Check English-taught course list before learning agreement.
- Arrange EAFIT-compliant health insurance.
- Choose housing near campus or Metro route.
- Join orientation and campus groups, not only expat groups.
Academics
Course Registration
Check the latest Spanish-taught and English-taught course lists before finalising a learning agreement.nnPrepare backup courses and confirm language, restrictions and credit conversion before finalizing the learning agreement.
Credit System
Credit conversion depends on home university rules; confirm course load with EAFIT and your coordinator.
Grading System
Confirm Colombian/EAFIT grade conversion before arrival and keep syllabi for credit transfer.
Exam Culture
Assessment can include projects, exams, presentations and participation, especially in applied/business courses.
Tuition & Fees
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Usually waived under bilateral exchange | Usually waived at EAFIT under partner exchange agreements; students may still pay their home university. | |
| Variable | Budget for insurance, housing deposit, migration paperwork, local transport and course materials. |
Usually waived under bilateral exchange
Usually waived at EAFIT under partner exchange agreements; students may still pay their home university.
Variable
Budget for insurance, housing deposit, migration paperwork, local transport and course materials.
Fees change annually — verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Where to Stay
Insurance & Campus Support
Campus Clinic
Start with the international office or student services for clinic, mental-health or emergency routing.
Campus Services
Student Life
Student Clubs
- Campus cultural activities
- Sports and student groups
- Language exchange networks
Buddy Program
Orientation/international integration support through EAFIT
Your First 2 Weeks
- Attend orientation day.
- Validate course schedule and language level.
- Set up metro/Civica routines.
- Join at least one campus group or language exchange.
- Confirm nomination/application steps through EAFIT.
- Check English-taught course list before learning agreement.
- Arrange EAFIT-compliant health insurance.
- Choose housing near campus or Metro route.
- Join orientation and campus groups, not only expat groups.
Key Dates
Useful first week
Arrival and first 14 days
Confirm courses, housing, insurance, transport and official contacts before academic workload increases.