Programs

Program A is an exchange program through which UMAP participating institutions send and receive up to two students with tuition waivers each semester.

Program B is a negotiated bilateral exchange between two institutions that have agreed to exchange more than two students per semester.

Programs A and B follow a timeline that has two application cycles. Programs that are open for application only during the early or First application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application only during the late or Second application cycle are marked with .

Programs that are open for application during both early/late or First and Second application cycles are marked with .

Program C consists of short-term programs of one to eight-weeks, for which tuition may be charged.

Virtual Programs are offered entirely online and may include both short-term and semester-long programs.

For more information please visit: https://umap.org/program-definitions/.

Program Program Description Program Dates

Universidad EIA. Exchange semester

Universidad EIA

Medellín, Colombia
English Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEFL paper-based
English Score: B2
Study for an academic semester. Students can choose courses from various programs, across all semesters, including both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 30/Jan/2026

Semester 1 dates: 07/Jul/2026 - 20/Nov/2026

Semester 2 dates: 19/Jan/2026 - 29/May/2026

Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) - Research Opportunities at Universidad EIA.

Universidad EIA

Medellín, Colombia
English Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS
The program offers Canadian scholars an interdisciplinary academic and research experience focused on addressing climate change challenges in Latin America. Participants will engage in coursework taught in English, hands-on research, and community projects, gaining a comprehensive understanding of climate adaptation and mitigation in one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. As part of the program, scholars will collaborate with two of EIA’s flagship research initiatives: the EnergEIA Research Group on Energy and Sustainability, which develops community-based renewable energy solutions for climate change mitigation, and the Poleka Kasué High-Mountain Ecosystem Monitoring Program, dedicated to studying tropical high-mountain ecosystems and promoting resilience in climate-vulnerable regions.
Program A/B

Application deadline: 30/Jan/2026

Semester 1 dates: 06/Jul/2026 - 19/Nov/2026

Semester 2 dates: 18/Jan/2027 - 27/May/2027