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Excellence and value-based education
Our teaching methods encourage students to learn core values such as teamwork, meeting deadlines, the pursuit of quality, and adherence to ethical standards in their professional practice.
Academic programs demand a high level of dedication and performance. Classroom learning is complemented by lab work, independent study, literature research, and fieldwork.
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Innovation and quality
Universidad ORT Uruguay has been a pioneer in introducing new degree programs and educational technologies in the country.
Each year, the university implements significant resources to improve teaching and research methods, educational infrastructure, and faculty development.
The university currently participates in the MERCOSUR Academic Quality Accreditation Mechanism, alongside other associated countries.
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Strong academic faculty
The academic staff includes more than 1,500 professors and researchers, selected for their professional excellence, practical orientation, and commitment to teaching.
A third of the faculty members are highly dedicated to the university, allowing them to engage in research and maintain close connections with students.
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Close Interaction with Faculty
Our class sizes allow for close relationships between students and professors, fostering a high level of academic demand and quality education.
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Diverse Student Community
With a background from both public and private school education across all regions of the country, our student body is socially and culturally diverse. This diversity enriches the educational process and contributes to students’ personal growth.
Every semester, ORT welcomes international exchange students, who add cultural and linguistic variety to the classroom. Likewise, ORT students returning from their exchange experiences abroad bring fresh, global perspectives to their peers.
Extensive Libraries
Students and faculty have access to two well-stocked libraries with more than 87,000 print volumes, 135 specialized periodicals, and a film collection of over 3,500 titles.
A virtual library offers access to databases with full-text articles from academic journals.
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Biblioteca Centro
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Biblioteca Pocitos
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Scholarship Programs
The university awards over 1,000 new scholarships each year to incoming students who demonstrate financial need or outstanding academic performance. We offer several types of scholarships:
- Workforce Training (short programs)
- Competitive Scholarships (undergraduate degrees)
- Academic Excellence for top high school students (undergraduate degrees)
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High Employment Rate
Graduates from Universidad ORT Uruguay are in high demand in the job market. Over 19,000 alumni have built successful careers in Uruguay and abroad, many as founders of their companies.
The university supports students and graduates in job placement and entrepreneurship, achieving a 97% employment rate among our degree holders.
Entrepreneurship Support and Industry Connections
In 2001, the university co-founded Ingenio, Uruguay’s first business incubator for IT and telecommunications, together with Laboratorio Tecnológico del Uruguay.
In 2007, the Faculty of Engineering launched Uruguay’s first pre-incubator for tech startups, fostering innovation through idea generation and the development of viable business plans.
We also created a dedicated office to strengthen university–industry relations, addressing real-world needs with knowledge generated within the university. From these initiatives emerged the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (CIE), which promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and strong connections between academia and the business sector.
CIE supports students, entrepreneurs, and organizations by providing knowledge, development, and innovation to various industries. Its extensive network has led to strategic partnerships and projects that contribute to national development while helping students and graduates turn innovative ideas into high-potential businesses and job-creating ventures.
Recognition
Our faculty, graduates, and students stand out for their creativity and achievements, earning awards and recognition at both national and international levels.
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Sports and Recreation
Students can participate in a wide variety of sports activities. Through sports, the university promotes interpersonal bonds and the values of teamwork, discipline, and self-improvement.