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Universidad ORT Uruguay

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University Overview

Founded in 1943, 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 (Ministry of Education and Culture), 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 aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad ORT Uruguay's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad ORT Uruguay's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad ORT Uruguay' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad ORT Uruguay's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) ORT Uruguay University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym ORT
Founded 1943
Motto
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Cuareim 1451
Montevideo
11100 Montevideo
Uruguay
Universidad ORT Uruguay's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad ORT Uruguay Phone Number 2902 1505
Universidad ORT Uruguay Fax Number 2903 9360
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Recognition and Accreditation

Universidad ORT Uruguay's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1996


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad ORT Uruguay's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Mercosur Accreditation Mechanism (ARCU-SUR)
  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidad ORT Uruguay as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad ORT Uruguay Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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.



Universidad ORT Uruguay: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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L&C
B&S
M&H
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Programs and Courses

Universidad ORT Uruguay Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad ORT Uruguay Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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.



Universidad ORT Uruguay: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Universidad ORT Uruguay's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Universidad ORT Uruguay Admission Info


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad ORT Uruguay is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad ORT Uruguay has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad ORT Uruguay 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidad ORT Uruguay's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

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:

  • Degree-seeking students: International students interested in pursuing a degree at the university can find detailed information about admission requirements and academic programs at https://www.ort.edu.uy/internacionales/en/degree-seeking-students
  • Free movers: This program is designed for students from non-partner universities who wish to experience studying at a prestigious and dynamic Latin American university. For more information about the Free Movers program, visit https://www.ort.edu.uy/internacionales/en/free-movers


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Admission Office Admission Office

Cuareim 1451
Montevideo 11100
2902 1505


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universidad ORT Uruguay's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad ORT Uruguay Size and Profile


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad ORT Uruguay has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad ORT Uruguay's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Control Type Control Type

Universidad ORT Uruguay is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad ORT Uruguay is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad ORT Uruguay's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad ORT Uruguay 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.


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad ORT Uruguay is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad ORT Uruguay Facilities


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad ORT Uruguay's Library


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Men's Futsal: Futsal enthusiasts can join the men's futsal team, participating in regular training sessions and competing in futsal leagues and tournaments.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad ORT Uruguay Services


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

For more information on financial aid at Universidad ORT Uruguay, please visit the following URL: https://www.ort.edu.uy/admisiones-y-becas/becas


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes

Universidad ORT Uruguay offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:

  • ORT University Uruguay maintains over 100 exchange agreements with universities in more than twenty countries and four continents, where students can study for an academic semester and have a unique international experience.
  • Through an exchange program, students will not obtain a degree from the host university, but ORT University Uruguay can validate the courses successfully completed abroad so that students can progress in their academic career simultaneously.
  • Students can visit the Student Exchange Coordination Office or request additional information to clarify any doubts they may have about how they can participate in an exchange program abroad.


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad ORT Uruguay's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad ORT Uruguay Academic Structure

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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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad ORT Uruguay Affiliations and Memberships

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.

  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Unión de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe (UDUAL)


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Free Online Courses

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