Universidad EAFIT is located in Medellín, Colombia. EAFIT is a university that inspires  current generations to embark on a life project that maximizes their potential. It is an institution that both conveys and generates knowledge, thus fulfilling its role as a teaching and research university. 

Research-backed teaching is a focal point of the institution’s road map. It consists of 38 research groups and the participation of more than 900 students across these. 

Another of the university’s main objectives is to extend its national and international reach and impact. It offers students the chance to participate in exchange programmes abroad that enhance their academic and cultural development. Likewise, it provides educational opportunities to foreigners and students from other Colombian cities who wish to study in Medellín.