QES - Sustainability Pathways: Climate Adaptation Through Education and Research (QES Program 2026-27) - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Universidad EAFIT |
|---|---|---|
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 1 | Closed | |
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 2 | Closed | |
| Timeline | Study Abroad Year | 2026 |
| Semester | Fall | |
| Program Information | Program Name | QES - Sustainability Pathways: Climate Adaptation Through Education and Research (QES Program 2026-27) |
| Program Type | Program B | |
| Program Description | The program is an interdisciplinary initiative that brings together students, faculty, and researchers to explore climate change, resilience, and emotional responses to environmental crises through a blend of academic coursework and applied research. Grounded in Medellín’s local sustainability challenges and enriched by global perspectives, it integrates the Sustainable Development Pathway courses—open to all disciplines—with a research experience hosted by the Geosciences and Biodiversity Research Group (GeBi). Participants engage in scientific, social, and humanistic approaches to understand issues such as eco-anxiety and eco-hope, while developing innovative, culturally informed strategies that transform concern about climate change into constructive action. Canadian students collaborate with faculty to design research projects aligned with their backgrounds and interests, take part in creative methodologies inspired by the arts and humanities, and strengthen both their academic and intercultural competencies. | |
| Contact Information | Andrés Giraldo, incoming@eafit.edu.co | |
| Teaching Language | Specific courses of this program are conducted in Spanish. Although, the student can access into business related English taught courses as well. | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate or Graduate | |
| Exchange Duration | 1 semester | |
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | Yes |
| English Language Requirements: | None | |
| Other English Language Requirements | None | |
| Other Language Requirements | Spanish proficiency is required at least a B1 level. | |
| Academic Field | Sustainability / Climate Change Studies | |
| Facilities and Resources | Universidad EAFIT offers a modern and vibrant campus equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced laboratories, collaborative learning spaces, a comprehensive library, and cutting-edge technology centers. Students also benefit from green areas, cultural venues, sports facilities, and a supportive academic environment that fosters innovation, research, and international collaboration. | |
| Scholarships Available: | Yes | |
| Scholarship Information | Students participating in the program will receive tuition exemptions. | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $0.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $300.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $60.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $400.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $40.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $0.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | N/A | |
| Supplementary Links | University website | Link |
| Program A/B Information | Additional Information | Students can take the following courses: Estilos de vida sostenible (Sustainable Lifestyles), Diseño de soluciones imitando a la naturaleza (Designing Solutions Inspired by Nature / Biomimicry) and Acción por el clima (Climate Action). |
| Required GPA | Not applicable | |
| Program Schedules | ||
| 2nd Semester Dates: | 20/Jul/2026 | |
| 2nd Semester End Date: | 20/Nov/2026 | |
| Credit Transfer |
Yes, Yes, 3 UCTS credits per course credits per course UCTS Calculator |
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| Number of Tuition Waved Participants | 1 | |