Telecommunication engineering is a dynamic field that studies computer sciences and electrical engineering in order to have an understanding of how telecommunication systems work. Coursework can include networks, fiber optics, routing and circuit design as well as the political, managerial and ethical ramifications of these systems.

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.