University Overview
Founded in 1833, Universidad de la República (University of the Republic) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Montevideo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Salto, Paysandú, Tacuarembó, Rivera, Maldonado, Rocha, Cerro Largo and Treinta y Tres. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay (Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay), Universidad de la República (UDELAR) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution. Universidad de la República (UDELAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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. UDELAR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Universidad de la República |
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| Name (English) | University of the Republic |
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| Acronym | UDELAR |
| Founded | 1833 |
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| Address | Avenida 18 de Julio 1824 Montevideo 11200 Montevideo Uruguay |
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(2) 400 9201 |
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(2) 408 0303 |
| Other locations | Salto, Paysandú, Tacuarembó, Rivera, Maldonado, Rocha, Cerro Largo and Treinta y Tres |
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