Inspire. Create. Transform.
EAFIT's motto translates into everything they do, and opportunities for students.
EAFIT University was founded on 1960 by a group of entrepreneurs with the purpose of bring up suitable professionals aware of their responsibility with the country. Today, EAFIT is a cutting-edge university that offers 19 undergraduate programs, 3 doctorates, 21 master’s degree programs and more than 60 graduate certificate programs, as well as continuing education programs, language courses, and more.
Purdue students may take courses across a variety of disciplines, in English or in Spanish.
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For more program information, please visit the
program website.
The program is open to students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business]
What does this mean? Click here to learn more.
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
For more information on academic offerings, please click here.
EAFIT offers coursework in management, engineering, humanities, law, economics, finance, and sciences. Courses are taught in Spanish, with some being taught in English.
Please note that not every course is offered in English, and there are more English-taught courses available in business areas. Click here to view list of courses typically taught in English.
Students may also enroll in a class at EAFIT's language school to study Spanish, though these courses are not included in the exchange program and will incur an extra fee. This program is not suitable for students wanting to take several courses towards a Spanish major or minor.
Universidad EAFIT does not have student housing on campus but does have a partnership with a local housing provider that can assist students. Alternatively, students may locate their own housing.
The following options are typically available near campus:
Furnished apartment: Apartments completely equipped with furniture, kitchenware and bed linen, among other furnishings.
Shared apartment: Expenses (utilities, cleaning, clothes washing and ironing, among others) are shared with other students.
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Spring 2026
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
| Program Fee |
$0.00
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Program Specific Insurance |
$250.00 |
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,100.00 |
| Housing |
$2,000.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$80.00 |
| Visa |
$40.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$200.00 |
| Meals |
$1,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$1,500.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Universidad EAFIT Fall Deadline |
Mar 1 |
| Universidad EAFIT Spring Deadline |
Sep 15 |
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
