Founded in Medellín in 1960 by a group of visionary business leaders and industry pioneers as the School of Administration, Finance, and Technology Institute, EAFIT is a private, nonprofit university whose purpose is to inspire lives, create knowledge, and transform society. Today, EAFIT is one of Colombia’s leading higher education institutions. In 2026, it received Institutional Accreditation for High Quality for 10 years—the longest term awarded in Colombia. More than a university, we are a community of knowledge and applied experience focused on solving problems. We are connected with organizations, the public sector, and the business community, generating value and sustainable development.