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Universidad de la República

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Overview

Founded in 1833, the 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. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Uruguayan higher education organization a non-selective institution. 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad de la República's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de la República's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de la República' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de la República's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of the Republic
Acronym UDELAR
Founded 1833
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University Location

Address Avenida 18 de Julio 1824
Montevideo
11200 Montevideo
Uruguay
Universidad de la República's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de la República Phone Number +598 (2) 400 9201
Universidad de la República Fax Number +598 (2) 408 0303
Other locations Salto, Paysandú, Tacuarembó, Rivera, Maldonado, Rocha, Cerro Largo and Treinta y Tres

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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 la República'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 la República'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 la República'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 la República.

Universidad de la República: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 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 la República's admission information.

Universidad de la República's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de la República's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de la República a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de la República's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


Universidad de la República's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad de la República's Admission Office Admission Office

18 de julio 1824, planta baja
Montevideo 11200
(2) 408 2566


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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 la República.

Universidad de la República's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de la República has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad de la República's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of over-5,000 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de la República's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de la República is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de la República's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de la República is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de la República's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de la República's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de la República 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 la República's main facilities:


Universidad de la República's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad de la República's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad de la República'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 la República's main services:


Universidad de la República's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad de la República's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad de la República's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad de la República's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de la República'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 la República's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1849


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Mercosur Experimental Accreditation Mechanism (MEXA)


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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

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de la República's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevídeo (AUGM)
  • Unión de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe (UDUAL)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Red de Macrouniversidades de América Latina y el Caribe (Red Macro)

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 la República '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 la República's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universidad de la República's Facebook page Universidad de la República's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de la República's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de la República's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de la República's YouTube channel Universidad de la República's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de la República's Instagram page Universidad de la República's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de la República'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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