Completing a program in modern languages might present career opportunities for graduates wishing to professionally engage with contemporary politics or literature of foreign cultures. Common coursework includes studies of grammatical structure, comprehension and translation.

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.

Courses are individual classes that can be taken at universities, colleges, junior colleges, and trade schools worldwide. For even greater flexibility, many schools also offer online classes. Students can take individual classes or pursue degree programs.