Universidad del Valle

The Escuela de Ingeniería de Alimentos (EIA) is an academic and administrative unit within the Faculty of Engineering at the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, established in 2007. It focuses on research, teaching, and extension within the field of food engineering. The school offers an undergraduate food engineering program that has received high-quality accreditation from the Colombian Ministry of National Education. The curriculum spans ten semesters, requiring students to complete 162 credits to earn their professional title in a program that is available in both Cali and Tuluá.

Beyond its undergraduate offerings, the school provides advanced academic opportunities, including a master's program in food engineering designed to meet national and global industry standards. By training human resources in this specialized area, the EIA contributes to the professional recognition of the food engineering sector. Its work is critical for students and industry partners, as it integrates technical education with research activities aimed at participating actively in global food industry developments and addressing local professional challenges.