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Universidad EIA
Las Palmas, Envigado Colombia
# =147Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America
28Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
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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...
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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.
Read lessAbout 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...
Read more
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.
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Business and Management (3)
Economía
Economía
Ingeniería Administrativa
Ingeniería Administrativa
Ingeniería Financiera
Ingeniería Financiera
Engineering and Technology (5)
Ingeniería Geológica
Ingeniería Geológica
Ingeniería Industrial
Ingeniería Industrial
Ingeniería Mecatrónica
Ingeniería Mecatrónica
Ingeniería Mecánica
Ingeniería Mecánica
Ingeniería de Sistemas y Computación
Ingeniería de Sistemas y Computación
Life Sciences and Medicine (3)
Ingeniería Biomédica
Ingeniería Biomédica
Ingeniería Biotecnológica
Ingeniería Biotecnológica
Medicina
Medicina
Natural Sciences (2)
Física
Física
Ingeniería Ambiental
Ingeniería Ambiental
Business and Management (5)
Especialización en Finanzas Corporativas
Especialización en Finanzas Corporativas
Especialización en Gerencia Estratégica de Abastecimiento
Especialización en Gerencia Estratégica de Abastecimiento
Especialización en Gerencia de Proyectos
Especialización en Gerencia de Proyectos
Especialización en Gerencia de la Producción y el Servicio
Especialización en Gerencia de la Producción y el Servicio
Maestría en Finanzas (MEF)
Maestría en Finanzas (MEF)
Engineering and Technology (4)
Especialización en Big Data e Inteligencia de Negocios
Especialización en Big Data e Inteligencia de Negocios
Especialización en Inteligencia Artificial
Especialización en Inteligencia Artificial
Especialización en Internet de las Cosas (IoT)
Especialización en Internet de las Cosas (IoT)
Maestría en Ingeniería
Maestría en Ingeniería
Life Sciences and Medicine (2)
Especialización en Urología
Especialización en Urología
Maestría en Ingeniería Biomédica
Maestría en Ingeniería Biomédica
Natural Sciences (2)
Especialización en Energías Alternativas
Especialización en Energías Alternativas
Especialización en Gestión y Procesos Urbanos
Especialización en Gestión y Procesos Urbanos
Full-Time MBA (1)
Maestría en administración – MBA
Maestría en administración – MBA
Engineering and Technology (1)
Doctorado en Ingeniería
Doctorado en Ingeniería
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Rankings & Ratings
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.
Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America
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Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America
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Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America
Campus locations
Main Campus
Las Palmas Campus
km 2+200 vía al aeropuerto José María Córdova
Calle 23 AA Sur # 5-200, Envigado
Envigado
CO
055428
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