Founded in 1943, the Universidad ORT Uruguay (ORT Uruguay University) 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 ORT Uruguay (ORT) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution. Universidad ORT Uruguay (ORT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ORT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | ORT Uruguay University |
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Address | Cuareim 1451 Montevideo 11100 Montevideo Uruguay |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad ORT Uruguay 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 ORT Uruguay's academic range and degree level offering.
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Click here to explore a list of ORT Uruguay University courses and programs, or if they are not available yet, search for them with our search engine powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.
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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.
This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad ORT Uruguay categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
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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.
This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.
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This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Universidad ORT Uruguay has over 80 international students and provides academic programs tailored for international students with specific admission requirements. They offer programs in different degree categories to cater to the diverse needs of students from around the world.
Universidad ORT Uruguay offers the following options for international students:
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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The Sports Department at Universidad ORT Uruguay offers a diverse range of competitive teams for both students and graduates to participate in. The following are the available competitive teams:
Women's Hockey: The university's women's hockey team provides an opportunity for students and graduates to showcase their skills and compete in this dynamic sport.
Women's and Men's Basketball: Universidad ORT Uruguay offers both women's and men's basketball teams, allowing players to develop their basketball abilities and compete in local and international competitions.
Women's 7-a-side Soccer: The university's women's 7-a-side soccer team enables participants to engage in this exciting and fast-paced version of soccer.
Men's Futsal: Futsal enthusiasts can join the men's futsal team, participating in regular training sessions and competing in futsal leagues and tournaments.
Women's Handball: The women's handball team at Universidad ORT Uruguay offers an opportunity for players to excel in this fast and energetic sport.
Men's and Women's Volleyball: Both men's and women's volleyball teams are available, providing students and graduates with the chance to compete in volleyball matches and leagues.
Running: Universidad ORT Uruguay promotes running as a sport and encourages students and graduates to join the running team, engaging in regular running sessions and potentially participating in running events.
All of the ORT teams participate in weekly training sessions, allowing participants to hone their skills and develop team dynamics. Moreover, the teams have the chance to compete in various tournaments and leagues at the national and international levels, based on the respective sports' opportunities and competitions available
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For more information on financial aid at Universidad ORT Uruguay, please visit the following URL: https://www.ort.edu.uy/admisiones-y-becas/becas
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Universidad ORT Uruguay offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:
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ORT Uruguay University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1996
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad ORT Uruguay's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
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 divisions and a more streamlined 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.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad ORT Uruguay 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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