A student of hydraulic engineering may take courses in multiple scientific fields. These studies may include a variety of coursework from lectures, experimentation, essays, research and reports. The student can learn to safely utilize water power, how to protect the environment and to provide safe water resources.

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 masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.