Quick Summary
Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, Universidad de Montevideo is a private with roots dating back to 1986. Ranked #641-650 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 2800 students including 8% from outside Uruguay. Known for strengths in Business & Management Studies, Law, Communication & Media Studies, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is consistently ranked as the top private university in Uruguay with personalized attention and high employability.
Subject Strengths
Business & Management StudiesLawCommunication & Media StudiesEconomics
Founded1986
TypePrivate
Total Students2800
Intl Students8%
Faculty Ratio10
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinisterio de Educación y Cultura de Uruguay (MEC), AMBA (IEEM)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#641-650
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate degrees, Master's degrees, Postgraduate specializations, IEEM Business School programs
Programs
PhD in Law
PhD Programs
Master in Education, various specialized diplomas
Online Programs
Centro de Investigaciones en Economía Aplicada (CINEI), Centro de Pensamiento Estratégico
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
Ministerio de Educación y Cultura de Uruguay (MEC), AMBA (IEEM)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMAT550
SAT1200
ACT25
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high school GPA and a strong interview performance. International students should provide legalized high school transcripts early.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Uruguayan Peso
UG Tuition
$530,000/yr
per year · UYU
Living Cost
$400,000/yr
per year · UYU
PG Tuition
$615,000/yr
per year · UYU
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$932,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · UYU
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$4,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate degrees, Master's degrees, Postgraduate specializations, IEEM Business School programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| International Business | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Industrial Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Communication | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
95%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and corporate internship network required for most degrees.
Industry Connections
Strong links with multinational firms in Zonamerica and the local financial district.
Notable Alumni
Gabriel Rozman, Daniel Veiga, various Supreme Court justices and CEOs.
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Agreement with local sports clubs and community centers.
Student Clubs
Debate Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Volunteer Groups, Choir
Library Resources
Extensive law and business library, access to international databases like JSTOR and EBSCO.
Exchange Programs
Over 160 agreements with universities in 35 countries.
Summer Programs
Doing Business in the Southern Cone, Spanish Language Immersion