Association of Colombian Faculties of Engineering

The Association of Colombian Faculties of Engineering (Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Ingeniería, ACOFI) is a Colombian educational association that represents and connects engineering faculties across the country. It functions as a membership body for institutional engineering programs and works on issues related to engineering education, curriculum development, teacher training, accreditation, and the regulation of professional engineering practice. Its official website presents it as an association with institutional members, a general assembly, statutes, a board of directors, and an administrative office, indicating a formal governance structure typical of a professional or educational association. ACOFI's activities include publishing the journal Revista Educación en Ingeniería, maintaining a documentation center, organizing events such as forums, seminars, symposia, and encuentros, and running programs related to engineering programs in Colombia. It also administers the EXIM (Examen de Ciencias Básicas), a basic sciences examination for engineering students, and provides information on engineering degree programs and international relations. The association has a Commission on the Regulation of Professional Engineering Practice in Colombia, which studies how engineering practice is regulated and how Colombian norms compare with international standards, particularly in the context of free trade agreements. As a non-profit educational association, ACOFI does not sell commercial products in the conventional sense; its "offerings" are services to member institutions and the engineering education community, including publications, events, examinations, and policy analysis. It is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and operates nationally. The association is not a publicly traded company and does not have a stock ticker. Its funding and ownership structure are not detailed in the available evidence, but it operates as an independent association with institutional members. ACOFI's work is relevant to Colombian engineering students, faculty, and institutions, as well as to policymakers and international partners interested in engineering education and professional mobility. The association's website provides resources on data protection policies, strategic planning, and historical figures in engineering, reflecting its role as a hub for the Colombian engineering education community.

The Association of Colombian Faculties of Engineering (ACOFI) is a Colombian educational association that has operated as a national body for engineering faculties. While the exact founding year is not provided in the available evidence, its website and governance documents indicate a long-standing institutional presence. The association is structured with a general assembly, a board of directors (Consejo Directivo), and an administrative office, and it maintains statutes and a strategic plan covering 2015–2025. ACOFI's history is closely tied to the development of engineering education in Colombia. It has played a role in the creation and administration of the EXIM (Examen de Ciencias Básicas), a basic sciences examination for engineering students, and it publishes the Revista Educación en Ingeniería, a journal that receives contributions in various areas of engineering and technology. The association also maintains a documentation center and organizes events such as forums, seminars, symposia, and encuentros. A significant part of ACOFI's work has been in the area of professional regulation. The Commission on the Regulation of Professional Engineering Practice in Colombia was established to study and promote mechanisms for controlling and monitoring the practice of engineering and related professions. According to the association's website, the need to strengthen these mechanisms became more prominent following the negotiation of free trade agreements, particularly with the United States, and as a result of consultancies by USAID and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. The commission has subcommissions on international experiences, prospective analysis of engineering, and internal norms. ACOFI also engages in international relations, including events like the Semaine de l'Ingénierie Française en Colombie (French Engineering Week in Colombia), and provides information on engineering degree programs and teacher training. Its strategic plan for 2015–2025 outlines its mission, vision, and strategic axes, reflecting its commitment to improving engineering education and professional standards in Colombia. The association is based in Bogotá, Colombia, at Carrera 68D 25B-86, oficina 205, Edificio Torre Central. It operates as a non-profit association with institutional members, and it is not a publicly traded entity. Its activities are funded through membership and other sources not detailed in the evidence. ACOFI continues to be an active participant in Colombian engineering education and policy discussions.

• Strategic plan covering 2015–2025 published

• Commission on the Regulation of Professional Engineering Practice established

• EXIM 2026 application and instructions announced

A national association for engineering education in Colombia, serving as a hub for faculties, accreditation, and professional regulation.

• Revista Educación en Ingeniería

  A journal publishing contributions in engineering and technology, including scientific and technological research articles and reflection articles.

• EXIM (Examen de Ciencias Básicas)

  A basic sciences examination for engineering students, with conceptual domains and application instructions.

1. 1ACOFI | Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Ingenieríaacofi.edu.co
2. 2Comisión de Estudios sobre la Reglamentación del Ejercicio Profesional de la Ingeniería en Colombia | ACOFIacofi.edu.co
3. 3Política sobre protección de datos | ACOFIacofi.edu.co
4. 4Association of Colombian Faculties of Engineering - Wikidatawikidata.org