Quick Summary
Universidad de la República (UdelaR), in Montevideo, Uruguay, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1849. Ranked #641-650 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 145000 students including 3.2% from outside Uruguay. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Medicine, Sociology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 100%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the largest and most prestigious institution in Uruguay, offering tuition-free education and high research impact.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryMedicineSociologyEngineering & TechnologyLaw
Founded1849
TypePublic
Total Students145000
Intl Students3.2%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeDistributed Urban
Affiliated HospitalsHospital de Clínicas Dr. Manuel Quintela
AccreditationMinisterio de Educación y Cultura (Uruguay), ARCU-SUR (Mercosur)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#641-650
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Over 100 undergraduate degrees, 150+ postgraduate programs
Programs
Doctorate in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
PhD Programs
Limited hybrid undergraduate options; increasing postgraduate virtual offerings
Online Programs
CSIC (Comisión Sectorial de Investigación Científica), Institut Pasteur de Montevideo (Affiliated)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministerio de Educación y Cultura (Uruguay), ARCU-SUR (Mercosur)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate100%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Registration is free and open to all high school graduates; international students must legalize and revalidate their high school certificates through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Uruguayan Peso
Living Cost
$U400,000/yr
per year · UYU
PG Tuition
$U100,000/yr
per year · UYU
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$U400,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · UYU
Scholarships AvailableFondo de Solidaridad, Bienestar Universitario
Avg Scholarship$2,100
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Over 100 undergraduate degrees, 150+ postgraduate programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Economics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Architecture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$15,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with state agencies and local industry
Industry Connections
Strong with public health sectoragricultural industryand government ministries
Notable Alumni
Tabaré Vázquez, José Mujica (former Presidents), Rafael Guarga
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
University sports complex provided by Bienestar Universitario
Student Clubs
FEUU (Federación de Estudiantes Universitarios del Uruguay), various cultural workshops
Library Resources
Sistema de Bibliotecas de la Universidad de la República (BIUR)
Exchange Programs
AUGM (Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo), Erasmus+, PAME
Summer Programs
Escuela de Verano de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas