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# =147Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America

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About Universidad EIA

EIA University is located in Envigado, Colombia. It was founded in 1978 as “Escuela de ingeniería de Antioquia” (Antioquia’s school of engineering), committed with the education of Engineers with high academic standards and based on a strong ethic and humanistic preparation. The first program that the University offered was Civil engineering and started operations with 38 students. From there on, EIA has steadily expanded with new programs, including other academic fields beyond engineering.

By 2016, Colombia’s Ministry of education recognized the institution as a university and the name was changed to EIA University. It has 3 schools that work intertwined, with a convergence principle, where different disciplines support the education of integral professionals, and offer the following programs:


School of Engineering and basic sciences:

Undergraduate:

Civil engineering

Environmental engineering

Geological engineering

Industrial engineering

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics engineering

Physics

Systems and computational engineering


Postgraduate:

Big data and business intelligence

Alternative energies

Artificial intelligence

Internet of Things

Management of urban processes

Master of Science in engineering

PhD in Engineering

 

School of economics and management sciences:

Undergraduate:

Economics

Financial engineering

Management engineering

Postgraduate:

Corporate finance

Strategic supply management

Production and services management

Project management

Master of business administration – MBA

Master of finance

 

School of life sciences:

Undergraduate:

Biomedical engineering

Biotechnology engineering

Medicine

Postgraduate:

Master of biomedical engineering

Master of biomedical engineering with focus on clinical engineering

EIA University has been granted the High-quality institutional accreditation, given by the National Accreditation Board of the Ministry of Education, since 2010.

The university, along with its students and alumni, aims to contribute to the technological, economic, cultural, and social progress of the nation. This endeavor is pursued in alignment with the natural environment and guided by the principles of ethics and justice.

EIA University is characterized by its practical and industry-oriented approach. Students can participate in real-life projects and collaborate with companies and institutions in the development of technological and engineering solutions for their challenges. The university also encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, providing support to students and graduates who wish to start their own companies or projects.

Since 2020, in a strategic partnership with Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe (HPTU), the number one hospital in Antioquia, EIA University is offering a Medicine program, with a focus on humanism and an evidence-based medicine (EBM) training, to incorporate the best technologies on the treatment of patients.

Beyond academic education, the EIA fosters research, and the dissemination of knowledge. The university hosts specialized research groups focusing on diverse areas, engaging in collaborative studies and projects with other academic institutions.

EIA University comprises three campuses, with one situated in Medellín at Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe and two in Envigado. The primary campus is nestled in a rural setting, offering clean air and a picturesque environment surrounded by lush greenery—providing an ideal location for academic pursuits.

About Universidad EIA

EIA University is located in Envigado, Colombia. It was founded in 1978 as “Escuela de ingeniería de Antioquia” (Antioquia’s school of engineering), committed with the education of Engineers with high academic standards and based on a strong ethic and humanistic preparation. The first program that the University offered was Civil engineering and started operations with 38 students. From there on, EIA has steadily expanded with new programs, including other academic fields beyond engineering.

By 2016, Colombia’s Ministry of education recognized the institution as a university and the name was changed to EIA University. It has 3 schools that work intertwined, with a convergence principle, where different disciplines support the education of integral professionals, and offer the following programs:


School of Engineering and basic sciences:

Undergraduate:

Civil engineering

Environmental engineering

Geological engineering

Industrial engineering

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics engineering

Physics

Systems and computational engineering


Postgraduate:

Big data and business intelligence

Alternative energies

Artificial intelligence

Internet of Things

Management of urban processes

Master of Science in engineering

PhD in Engineering

 

School of economics and management sciences:

Undergraduate:

Economics

Financial engineering

Management engineering

Postgraduate:

Corporate finance

Strategic supply management

Production and services management

Project management

Master of business administration – MBA

Master of finance

 

School of life sciences:

Undergraduate:

Biomedical engineering

Biotechnology engineering

Medicine

Postgraduate:

Master of biomedical engineering

Master of biomedical engineering with focus on clinical engineering

EIA University has been granted the High-quality institutional accreditation, given by the National Accreditation Board of the Ministry of Education, since 2010.

The university, along with its students and alumni, aims to contribute to the technological, economic, cultural, and social progress of the nation. This endeavor is pursued in alignment with the natural environment and guided by the principles of ethics and justice.

EIA University is characterized by its practical and industry-oriented approach. Students can participate in real-life projects and collaborate with companies and institutions in the development of technological and engineering solutions for their challenges. The university also encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, providing support to students and graduates who wish to start their own companies or projects.

Since 2020, in a strategic partnership with Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe (HPTU), the number one hospital in Antioquia, EIA University is offering a Medicine program, with a focus on humanism and an evidence-based medicine (EBM) training, to incorporate the best technologies on the treatment of patients.

Beyond academic education, the EIA fosters research, and the dissemination of knowledge. The university hosts specialized research groups focusing on diverse areas, engaging in collaborative studies and projects with other academic institutions.

EIA University comprises three campuses, with one situated in Medellín at Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe and two in Envigado. The primary campus is nestled in a rural setting, offering clean air and a picturesque environment surrounded by lush greenery—providing an ideal location for academic pursuits.

Available programs

School of Engineering and basic sciences:

Undergraduate:

Civil engineering

Environmental engineering

Geological engineering

Industrial engineering

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics engineering

Physics

Systems and computational engineering

School of economics and management sciences:

Undergraduate:

Economics

Financial engineering

Management engineering

School of life sciences:

Undergraduate:

Biomedical engineering

Biotechnology engineering

Medicine

School of Engineering and basic sciences:

Postgraduate:

Big data and business intelligence

Alternative energies

Artificial intelligence

Internet of Things

Management of urban processes

Master of Science in engineering

School of economics and management sciences:

Postgraduate:

Corporate finance

Strategic supply management

Production and services management

Project management

Master of business administration – MBA

Master of finance

School of life sciences:

Postgraduate:

Master of biomedical engineering

Master of biomedical engineering with focus on clinical engineering

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Universidad EIA is one of the top private universities in Envigado, Colombia. It is ranked #=147 in Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America 2025.

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