Founded in 1960, the Universidad EAFIT (EAFIT University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medellín (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Antioquia. This institution also has branch campuses in Bogotá, Pereira and Llanogrande. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad EAFIT (EAFIT) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad EAFIT (EAFIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 63-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Colombian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EAFIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.