Nowadays, Australia is more attractive for international students

Melbourne, Australia.

Education is Australia’s third largest export. Australia has 6 of the top 100 universities in the world (given its population that a big focus on education). Getting a study visa is relatively easy and students can work up to 20 hours per week- wages in real terms are higher than the US so they can largely support themselves. Australia is a multicultural society which recognizes the contribution of immigrants and students. Australia speaks English and complies with international standards in most things especially the professions. Critical is the process for Colombians getting post-graduate qualifications is now well established and there are now many Latin American Spanish speakers in the major Australian cities and university town.