Competition in Colombia’s job market has grown fierce and quality training is a basic requirement for those who want to succeed. Professionals need to specialize in specific areas of study and fluently speak two or more languages. Postgraduate studies (Masters or PHD degrees) give Colombian candidates a competitive advantage not only at a national level but also will open the doors of the international job market.

Students need to choose a program that corresponds to their professional and personal preferences and specific circumstances. Careful analysis of the different alternatives is a key element to choosing the program that best fits each individual. 

Financial considerations should also be on the table. Loans and scholarships are available in many cases. It is therefore important for students to be familiar with application requirements and to comply with them. In Colombia some of the most important sources of financial aid are: COLFUTURO, ICETEX, the FULLBRIGHT COMISSION, and the BRITISH COUNCIL among others. These institutions fund postgraduate studies and have significantly contributed to the consolidation of Colombia’s human capital.