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Master's in Education

Train to become an innovative bilingual teacher, able to inspire, transform realities and leave a mark.
Teaching is changing the world.

Classes start: February 02, 2026
Program at a glance
Format
Online
Duration
4 semesters
Credits
42
Tuition per semester
COP $8,544,000
SNIES 116166
Qualified Registration Res. No. 013074 of 2023

Program objective

Designed to model and deliver holistic teaching, grounded in the contexts and the people present in the classroom. It provides methodologies aimed at inclusive, transformative learning in order to close gaps of inequality.

Program approach

A humanistic approach that builds the skills to apply effective practices in passing on knowledge, and encourages continuous updating in education, pedagogy and subject-specific teaching methods.

Areas of emphasis

Bilingualism

Teaching English as an additional language in additive bilingual settings, where the value the second language adds goes well beyond communicating with native speakers.

Transformation and quality

Prepares teachers to face the country's educational challenges, with an approach that goes beyond the simple acquisition of knowledge.

Applicant profile

Reading and writing Critical and complex thinking Problem and conflict solving Communication, empathy and sensitivity A calling for teaching

Career paths

Teaching in educational institutions, from preschool to higher education
Educational research
Advising and counseling in academic organizations
Design and implementation of education policy
Leading projects for transformation and innovation
Building and directing educational programs
Teacher education
Instructional design
Inclusive education and social-emotional learning
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Curriculum and brochure

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Online format

An online program with continuous support. Program hours fall into three types, and each serves a different purpose.

Synchronous hours

Live online classes with faculty.

Asynchronous hours

Material for independent work.

Offline hours

Individual time for reflection, problem-solving and intentional mental breaks.

Admissions calendar

These are the dates for the current admissions cycle. Requirements and steps are set out in full on the graduate admissions page.

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Applications open Until 26 January 2026
Late registration Until 6 February 2026
Classes begin 2 February 2026

Costs and financing

Tuition and fees
Tuition per semester, 2026 $8,544,000

Amounts subject to change under the applicable resolution.

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Why study at ÚNICA?

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Prepares professionals to work across a range of educational contexts.
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Emphasis on developing good teaching practice.
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A transformation-and-quality track.
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Practical in nature, grounded in real classroom experience.
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Relevant to both the Colombian and the global context.
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Balanced handling of online learning.
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Well-rounded education across the cross-cutting themes, the courses, the projects and the expected learning outcomes.
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Experience and a track record in preparing teachers for bilingual and bilingualism settings.
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Lets teachers in training design their own learning paths.

They have already lived the ÚNICA experience

"The training, the education I received at ÚNICA, was very important in the selection process for my new job with the School District in Houston, Texas — United States. I know that everyone who has already decided to become a ÚNICA teacher can go through all of this learning too."

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Tania Ibáñez
Graduate of the Bachelor's Degree in Bilingualism with an emphasis on Spanish and English

"I have found it incredible. I studied architecture, but I always felt a passion for being an educator, and this Specialization has met my expectations: they always give me new tools, and in every class I learn a great many things I can apply in the classroom right away. Highly recommended."

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Andrea Cabarcas
Architect and student of the Specialization in Bilingual Education

"It has been an incredible experience, a wonderful experience, and something it has taught me from the very first moment is to redesign myself: creating from nothing, creating incredible things for me and for my students has been a spectacular process."

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Julián Ramírez
Gymnastics coach at CNG and student of the Specialization in Bilingual Education

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