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Universidad de Montevideo

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world rank  3862

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Overview

Established in 1997, the Universidad de Montevideo (University of Montevideo) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Montevideo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay (Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay), Universidad de Montevideo (UM) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution. Universidad de Montevideo (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 27-year-old Uruguayan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Uruguayan higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Montevideo's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad de Montevideo's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Montevideo' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Montevideo's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Montevideo
Acronym UM
Founded 1997 Origins date back to 1986
Colours Blue and gold
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Prudencio de Pena 2544
Montevideo
11600 Montevideo
Uruguay
Universidad de Montevideo's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Montevideo Phone Number +598 (2) 707 4461
Universidad de Montevideo Fax Number +598 (2) 708 3842

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad de Montevideo's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Montevideo's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad de Montevideo's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad de Montevideo.

Universidad de Montevideo: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Montevideo's admission information.

Universidad de Montevideo's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Montevideo's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de Montevideo a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Montevideo's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Universidad de Montevideo's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad de Montevideo's Admission Office Admission Office

Prudencio de Pena 2544
Montevideo 11600
2 707 4461
(2) 707 4461

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Montevideo.

Universidad de Montevideo's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Montevideo has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad de Montevideo's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de Montevideo's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Montevideo is a private higher education institution.


Universidad de Montevideo's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Montevideo is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Montevideo's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad de Montevideo's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Montevideo does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Montevideo's main facilities:


Universidad de Montevideo's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad de Montevideo's Library


Universidad de Montevideo's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Montevideo's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Montevideo's main services:


Universidad de Montevideo's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad de Montevideo's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad de Montevideo's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad de Montevideo's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de Montevideo's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad de Montevideo's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Montevideo is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad de Montevideo 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de Montevideo's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universidad de Montevideo's Facebook page Universidad de Montevideo's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de Montevideo's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de Montevideo's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Montevideo's YouTube channel Universidad de Montevideo's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de Montevideo's Instagram page Universidad de Montevideo's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Montevideo's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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