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However, Colombia does not just boast biological talents it also devotes itself as an epicenter of cultures hosting 40 festivals and carnivals across, the whole country throughout the year. Through its unique history it has blended Spanish, Indigenous and African customs to create one of the most diverse artistic, musical, gastronomical and cultural scenes in the world.

Colombian people are warm and wholeheartedly receptive and welcoming to each other and new comers. They are extremely hardworking and amalgamated on continuing Colombia’s development and recognition.

The Spanish spoken here is widely reported to be precise and easy to understand. This has paved way for Colombia to become an ideal place to learn, develop and harness the Spanish language.

In an agreement between various governmental affiliations the campaign “Colombia Challenge Your Knowledge” was established in order to promote the quality of Colombian higher education, and disseminate research, academic and outreach programs abroad to strengthen the internationalization of universities in Colombia.

Colombia holds claim to 10% of the world’s biodiversity, as if this is not remarkable enough,

18% of Colombia’s birds, amphibians, mammals, reptiles and fish are not found

anywhere else on the planet.

ColombiaWelcome to ColombiaColombia is a country in consistent development that continually astonishes, thanks to the offerings and benefits it gives to its inhabitants and visitors.

Its geographical diversity is peerless; Andean mountains, Amazon rainforest,

Caribbean and Pacific beaches, archeological sites,

colonial and emerging modern cities. Needless to

say, it is this impressive diversity that inspires

tourists from all over the globe to come and

visit; and additionally compels Colombians

to feel enormously proud of their

country.

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Medellin is now recognized as one of the

safest cities in Colombia and Latin

America. Furthermore, Medellin won the

Urban Land Institute “Most Innovative City of 2012" award for its transportation,

cultural and social improvements and lowering

of C0 emissions.

Via a weighted regional enthusiasm on economic,

development, educational and entrepreneurial

policies, Medellin has completely refined itself

in areas of finance, services, politics, culture,

fashion, and entertainment industries. This has

not only provided opportunities for leisure and

tourism but transformed Medellin into a magnet

for international conferences and events bringing

together businesses, people and organizations

throughout the world.

Medellin offers a high caliber of public transportation options; Metro, Metrocable, a diverse bus system called the MetroPlus and even bike-share programs linking inhabitants not only between their places of work and their homes but also to the diverse number of: libraries, museums, art galleries, parks, bars, restaurants, cinemas and shopping centers. Fotography by: Medellín Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Medellin Located in the heart of a valley and surrounded by breathtaking mountains, Medellin has started to receive frequent positive recognition from the world’s media as an alluring and embryonic metropolitan.

Both EIA’s campuses are locatedin Colombia’s second largest cityand entrepreneurial capital; Medellin.

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In March 2010, the Colombian Minister of Education

and the CNA (National Accreditation Board) awarded

the EIA with Institutional High Quality Accreditation.

The EIA became the 18th university in Colombia to

obtain this certification among 288 higher education

institutions in the country.

The EIA's vision is to be one of the best engineering

universities in Colombia, recognized nationally and

internationally for the quality of engineers and professionals

it produces and additionally recognized for its applied

research results and their subsequent effect and

contribution to society.

As an academic community the EIA focuses on:

Training high-quality professionals in engineering and postgraduate programs.

Applied research and interaction towards society that will results in the technological, economic, cultural and social development of the nation.

Quality of life improvement and respect for natural surroundings, all based on principles of ethics and justice, global vision, creativity and teamwork.

Special attention is given to the three following areas:

Creativity, productivity and business technology

Environmental transformation and care

Technology in health care

The Antioquia School of Engineering (EIA) was founded in 1978 as an institution with ideals based on respect, responsibility and solidarity in order to train competent

professionals committed to regional, national and global development.

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Post Graduate certificatesThe EIA currently offers eight specializations and four Masters of Science.

EIA Specializations:Environmental BusinessesEnergy ProjectsApplied StatisticsProject ManagementCorporate FinanceManagement of Production and ServicesManagement of Global MarketsUrban Management and Processes

Biological Sciences (in collaboration with CES University)

Biomedical Engineering (in collaboration with CES University) Marketing (Double degree with the University of Glasgow) – Taught in EnglishIndustrial Engineering

EIA Masters of Science:

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UndergraduateThe following undergraduate programs are offered:

In collaboration with CES UniversityBiology Biomedical Engineering

Language and culturecourses

EngineeringCivil Computer Systems EnvironmentalFinancialGeological IndustrialManagementMechatronicsMechanical

Beginners to advanced English, BULATS, TOEFL and GMAT exam preparation courses are also available. For culture enthusiasts, art and drawing courses are also organized according to demand.

Within the EIA’s Zuñiga campus, various language and cultural courses are available.

A variety of Spanish for foreigners courses with options that

cater for all different abilities are offered. Students have the

option to participate in a cultural or research oriented immersion

in Spanish over a period of time that matches their desired

schedule. All courses are taught in accordance to the Common

European Framework. Participants will additionally be

assigned a conversation partner to practice Spanish

after class.

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Natural Resources(water, minerals, biodiveristy)

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The EIA research projects areorganized according to

the institutional strategicfields and transversal areas:

The EIA research system has thus incorporated a system of development and technology transfer, and entrepreneurship to contribute to society’s development.

The EIA undergraduate and postgraduate programs interact directly with the differentresearch teams to generate innovation and enhance academic knowledge.

Within the EIA, research is seen as an indispensable mechanism to meet constant changes and society’s elevated demand on higher educational institutions. As such, the EIA aims to contribute towards innovation processes and increase national competitiveness.

Research

Combines the strengthening of high-impact entrepreneurial skills with projects involving the creation and development of technology based companies.

The proficient and qualified instructors, carefully selected for their

ability, experience and attitude, are dedicated to help the participating

students lead business projects in independent or large companies.

The EIA innovation department works to boost relations between research

groups, companies and other agents in science, technology and innovation

fields to bring research findings and results to the market and society. It also

fosters entrepreneurship attitude and the development of entrepreneurial

projects that aim to generate a national social and economic impact.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Campus BT

The Campus BT Program has been launched to encompass this strategy.

ArgentinaUniversidad Nacional de Entre Ríos Universidad Nacional del CuyoInstituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial - INTI

BrazilUniversidad Federal de Santa Catarina

CanadaBishop´s UniversityConcordia UniversityMcGill UniversityPolytechnique MontrealLaval UniversityMontreal UniversitySherbrooke UniversityQuebec University - Trois RivieresQuebec University - MontrealQuebec University - ChicoutimiQuebec University - RimouskiQuebec University - OutaouaisQuebec University - Abiti TemisInstitut National de la Recherche ScientifiqueEcole Nationale d’Administration PubliqueEcole de Technologie Supérieure

ChileUniversidad Adolfo IbañezUniversidad de Santiago de ChileUniversidad de Pinar del Río

ColombiaEscuela Colombiana de IngenieríaUniversidad CESUniversidad de AntioquiaUniversidad de los AndesUniversidad del NorteUniversidad EAFITUniversidad Pontificia BolivarianaUniversidad Tecnológica de Pereira

CubaUniversidad de Pinar del Río

MexicoUniversidad de Guadalajara Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León Universidad Autónoma de Baja CaliforniaUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de PueblaTec de Monterrey

Trinidad and TobagoUniversity West Indies

United StatesNew Mexico TechCalifornia State University Long BeachUniversity of New MexicoUniversity of Wisconsin MilwaukeeMississippi State UniversityPurdue University

THE AMERICAS

Partner Universities

EUROPE

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FranceMines ParisTechArt et Métiers ParisTech Telecom SudParisTELECOM École de ManagementEcole Nationale d´Ingenieurs Val de LoireEcole Nationale d´Ingenieurs TarbesEcole Nationale d´Ingenieurs MetzEcole Nationale d´Ingenieurs BrestEcole Speciale des Travaux PublicsESC Toulouse Australia

Deakin University

ESC RENNES School of BusinessEcole des Ingénieurs de la Ville de ParisEcole d'Ingénieurs ECE ParisEcole Internationale des Sciences du traitement de l´Information (EISTI)EPF Ecole d´Ingénieurs

GermanyHeinrich - Heine Universität - Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences Trier - Study Semester “Principles of Sustainable Business”University of Applied Universität RostockSciences Trier

ItalyPolitecnico di Torino

SpainUniversidad Politécnica de Madrid Universidad de Sevilla Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Universidad Politécnica de Valencia

United KingdomBournemouth UniversityUniversity of Glasgow

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The applicant is required to have passed their first year of study at the time of application, be an active student and not be under any disciplinary charges.

Copy of PassportCourse transcripts including currently enrolled subjectsCover letterPresentation letter from current universitySpanish language certification through the Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) or letter of recommendation from professor

Founded in 1978Nationally accredited in 2010The highest 4% in the country according to Saber 11 state testsThe first positions in Saber pro state tests in final university studiesActive participation in the G8, the regional group of Presidents for the most prestigious universitiesAmong the best paid engineers in Colombia1600 students in EIA undergraduate programs260 students in EIA masters and specialization programsOver 70 professors Over 200 members of staff

EIA:

How to apply To apply to the EIA an inscription form (available from our website www.eia.edu.co) needs to be filled and sent to the international office (asirelinter@eia.edu.co); a scanned version of the following documents must also be included.

Key factsContacts Mélanie Blanchard

Director of InternationalizationPhone: (+574) 354 90 90 ext. 241relinter@eia.edu.co

Alexis CarrièreInternationalization Assistant Phone: (+574) 354 90 90 Ext. 348 - 644 asirelinter@eia.edu.co

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Foreign Students

“It was very easy to integrate due to the excellent extra-curriculum facilities available.” Mathieu GiboyauINSACVL (INSA Centre Val de Loire)Trinite, Martinique

“I was really impressed with thequality of academic teaching andresources on offer.”Juan Jesús CanoUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico City, Mexico

“Coming here from France I was a bit nervous about taking specialized subject classes in Spanish, but the teachers are

really attentive and friendly.”Aurore Le Tumelin

Telecom Business School,Brittany, France