Guide for International Students Eafit University
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GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EAFIT University 2011 - 2012 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS COURSE SELECTION http://www.eafit.edu.co/international/espanyol/international-extranjeros/ For the course selection please visit the following link: http://www.eafit.edu.co/international/espanyol/ como-aplicar/Paginas/inicio.aspx international-extranjeros/cursos/Paginas/programas-academicos.aspx To visit the courses taught in English: http://www.eafit.edu.co/international/espanyol/international- extranjeros/cursos/Paginas/cursos-ingles.aspx Application DEADLINES Please take into account that the list of courses taught in English can be modified every semester. For semester 2011-1 For semester 2011-2 For semester 2012-1 From August 17 From February 1 From August 16 ACCEPTANCE LETTER until September 20 until March 15 de 2011 until September 9 EAFIT will send the letter(s) of acceptance to the Coordinator at the host University, as well as EAFIT’s certificate of legal representation. Both documents are necessary in order to get the STUDENT VISA SENDING acceptance LETTERS at the Colombian Consulate in the country where the host university is located. For semester 2011-1 For semester 2011-2 For semester 2012-1 From October 1 From April 1 From October 1 REGISTRATION AT EAFIT UNIVERSITY until October 29 until April 15 until October 15 Please see the document “Registration Process” to know in detail the steps for enrollment in the University. This process uses the student´s passport number as identification number for our system. Registration Enrollment at EAFIT University For semester 2011-1 For semester 2011-2 For semester 2012-1 After the registration, to continue the enrollment process and generate the schedule of courses it is From November 17 From May 9 From October 24 essential that the student send a scanned copy of his /her Student VISA to [email protected] until November 19 until May 20 until November 11 and [email protected]. Subsequently, he/she will receive the schedule via e-mail. SENDING THE VISA to THE International Relations OFFICE Registration confirmation Once in Medellín, international students must report to the International Relations Office at Building 33 For semester 2011-1 For semester 2011-2 For semester 2012-1 room 103 and should bring his/her student visa to confirm the registration. Deadline: November 24 Deadline: May 31 Deadline: November 25 Then, we will open an e-mail account so the student can access our institutional services. The General orientation For semester 2011-1 For semester 2011-2 For semester 2012 -1 username and password will be delivered personally to the student in Building 18 Floor 4. January 21 July 15 January 17 Student card In order to process the student card, international students must go with their passport to the first Semester dates -classes- For semester 2011-1 For semester 2011-2 For semester 2012-1 floor of the Building 7, where we will take a picture. For a good photographic record, students should From January 24 From July 18 From January 23 not wear white shirt. until May 28 until November 12 until May 26 The student card will be delivered by the Admissions and Registration Office located in Building 32. Final exams For semester 2011-1 For semester 2011-2 From May 30 From November 15 ACCOMODATION OPTIONS until June 11 until November 26 At EAFIT we do not have student residencies. There are 2 accommodation alternatives: 1. Room with a Colombian family APPLICATION PROCEDURE 2. Rent an apartment or loft, shared or individually Exchange students must be nominated by the office responsible for academic exchanges at their home university. The monthly cost can range between 300 y 600 USD. The rooms are normally in apartment LIFE COSTS buildings, and the cost includes a management fee, use of kitchen, laundry service and internet Dear international Once EAFIT University accepts a nomination, students must fill out the application form and submit it access. All phone calls must be paid separately. It is common tenants ask students to pay one or Descpription USD Units exchange student with the following documents: two months in advance. Accomodation 600 Month Below you will find useful • Passport copy The International Relations Office will provide accommodation information and support in the Meals 15 3 per day • Notes certificate search of definite alternative. information for the entrance Transport • Language test at EAFIT University. Please have We recommend students that while they find the accommodation alternatives that fits them best, • One picture to stay in a hotel or hostel. The hotels near the university can cost around $100,000 COP per day Taxi 3 in mind the calendar of activities (US$ 60) including breakfast. Bus 2 Trips so you can develop the process The documentation should be sent by e-mail to Ms. Adelaida Lozano, Coordinator of International For more detailed information please visit the following links: in the best way possible. Mobility ([email protected]) and by post mail to the following address: Metro 2 EAFIT University - International Relations Office Hotel Santa Ana de las Vegas www.hotelsantanamedellin.com TOTAL 622 MONTH Carrera 49 No 7Sur 50. Telephone (57+4) 261 93 87 Casa Kiwi www.casakiwi.net/ Medellín - Colombia - South America Hostal Black Sheep www.blacksheepmedellin.com SERVICES Buddy Programm The International Relations Office will contact international students with the volunteers of the Buddy Program, who are EAFIT students willing to support the different needs of incoming students. Spanish courses The University offers one Spanish course for free for exchange students. Please inform in the application form, in the part “List of courses”, if you are interested in. LEGAL DOCUMENTS Student visa The students must get their visa at the nearest Colombian Consulate in their home country. The documents that must be presented are: EAFIT’s acceptance letter as exchange student and the certificate of legal representation of EAFIT University. Both documents will be sent to the student at the time his application is accepted. Foreign ID This document is required for all students who will be staying for more than 3 months in Colombia and Cédula de extranjeria it is obtained at the DAS. The student visa is required and it has a cost of approximately $200,000 COP (US$100). By Colombian Law, this paper work must be done within the first fifteen days after arriving to the country. Students will be helped and oriented with this requirement. Arrival The International Relations Office offers an airport pick-up service for international students. In order to have this service, students must send a message at [email protected] y [email protected]. co with the arrival information: • Carrier • Flight number • Date of arrival to Medellin • Time of arrival to Medellin CONTACT AND INFORMATION MAR CELA Wolff LÓPEZ A DELAID LOZANO FORERO JD U Y C. VANEGAS GaRCIA C LAUDIA L. ECHEVERRI VALENZUELA Head International Relations Office Coordinator of International Mobility Assistant Administrative assistant Phone + (57 4) 261 92 13 International Relations Office International Relations Office International Relations Office E-mail: [email protected] Phone + (57 4) 261 93 87 Phone + (57 4) 261 92 15 Phone + (57 4) 261 93 39 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected].