This port city has become popular among students. Its vibrant ambience and top class education centres have resulted to this. Many students like a simple and easy life as they undertake their studies; and this what Cartagena offers.

Higher education in Colombia is done in the five common international languages namely English, French, Spanish Portuguese and Chinese. This has eliminated the issue of language barriers in these higher education institutions among other international students.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.