Overview
Founded in 2012, the Universidad Tecnológica (Technological University of Uruguay) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Montevideo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Fray Bentos, La Paz, Nueva Helvecia, Durazno, Rivera, Paysandú, Maldonado and San José. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay (Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay), Universidad Tecnológica (UTEC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica (UTEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 12-year-old Uruguayan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Uruguayan higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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very small-sized
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extremely selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad Tecnológica  |
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| Name (English) | Technological University of Uruguay |
| Acronym | UTEC |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Motto | Crecés vos, crecemos todos You grow, we all grow |
| Colours | Cyan and white |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Italia 6201 Edificio Los Talas, Parque Tecnológico del LATU Montevideo 11500 Montevideo Uruguay |
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+598 2603 8832 |
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| Other locations | Fray Bentos, La Paz, Nueva Helvecia, Durazno, Rivera, Paysandú, Maldonado and San José |
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uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Tecnológica's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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