Universidad de Montevideo
Strengths
The Universidad de Montevideo is a private, Catholic university. According to the QS World University Rankings, the Universidad de Monteviedo is the best Uruguayan institutions and among the top 500 worldwide.
Major, Academics
The University of Montevideo divides its programs into several Schools.
The School of Business Administration and Economy offers the following undergraduate degrees :
– Accounting
– Business Administration
– Economy
– International Trade
Classes are taught in English and Spanish. English courses are offered as part of the International Business Diploma and mostly during the fall semester.
more info : https://um.edu.uy/international/undergraduate-programs
The School of Communications offers a BA with specializations in Journalism, Film Studies and Corporate Communication.
more info : https://um.edu.uy/international/undergraduate-programs
Campus
The Campus is located in the Parque Batlle area, surrounded by gardens and a wide variety of trees. It consists of several buildings : the Rector’s Office, the School of Business Administration & Economics and the School of Communications are located on Prudencio de Pena Street.
To discover
Uruguay is the smallest country in South America and Montevideo, its capital, is a vibrant, modern city bordering the bay that bears its name. It is organized around the Plaza de la Independencia, which once was the site of a Spanish citadel. This square leads to the Ciudad Vieja (old town), which contains Art Deco buildings, colonial mansions and monuments such as the High Salvo Palace and the Teatro SolÃs performance hall – built in a neoclassical style.
The Mercado del Puerto is a market in the old port, where there are many grill restaurants.
Montevideo is defined by its quality of life and the cultural level of its warm and open inhabitants. Uruguayan culture is unique, as it is a fusion of significant European influence and local life in South America.
Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Punta del Este, a famous seaside resort, are just a short car or bus ride from the capital.
more info : https://www.turismo.gub.uy/index.php/en/
Good to know
Plan around $ 700 per month for on-site costs (transportation, food, books …)
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Score TOEFL required: 550
Spanish: B2
ABS: 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 3rd, 4th year
ICD PGE, BBD
ISTEC : 4th year
Documents required
Resume
Grades transcript
ID Document
Cover letter
Additional documents will be required according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : mid-August
End of lectures : end of November
Exams : end of November/mid-December
SPRING
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early March
End of lectures : end of June
Exams : July/August
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
A visa is not required for French students whose stay is less than or equal to three months.
Owners of a French passport wishing to stay in Uruguay for more than three months must apply on site, directly at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (National Directorate of Migration).
more info : https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/uruguay/#entree and http://um.edu.uy/international/university/travel-information/
International insurance is also compulsory.
Accommodation
The University does not have accommodation on Campus. Information about accommodation outside of the Campus will be sent to you by the International Relations Department of Monteviedo, which will also assists you in the search.
Allow around $500-700 per month.
