Universities adapt curricula as AI reshapes degree programs

Artificial intelligence is prompting universities worldwide to revise or eliminate academic programs that are vulnerable to automation. In Colombia, institutions have begun closing majors such as audiovisual production, graphic design, and certain administration and accounting tracks, citing the ability of AI tools to generate texts, images, videos and perform data analysis rapidly. The shift is encouraging schools to integrate AI, data analytics, programming and automation skills into existing curricula and to emphasize human‑centered competencies such as critical thinking, creativity and emotional intelligence.

At the same time, the University Europea de Valencia in Spain is expanding its postgraduate portfolio with more than 40 master’s programmes that focus on AI, big data, robotics, cybersecurity and related fields. The new offerings are designed for working professionals and aim to combine technical training with practical projects, while also using AI to personalize learning experiences. Both developments illustrate a broader trend in higher education toward preparing students for a labour market increasingly dominated by intelligent technologies.