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Universidad ORT Uruguay in the 2019 Survey: Profile of the College Student

November 30, 2019
The study was conducted by PRO Universitarios using data collected and analyzed by the polling firm Grupo Radar. The results are based on an online survey of students at the University of the Republic (Udelar) and private universities in Uruguay. The fieldwork was conducted between October 24 and November 10, 2019.

Universidad ORT Uruguay stood out in several areas of this study. For each area, the percentage of students who cited that aspect as one of the things they value most about their university is indicated.

  • Level of difficulty

    • ORT - 53%
    • Universities worldwide - 40%
    • Private universities worldwide - 49%
    • Udelar - 39%
  • Student exchanges

    • ORT - 45%
    • Universities worldwide - 13%
    • Private universities worldwide - 39%
    • Udelar - 9%
  • Support for employment placement

    • ORT - 52%
    • Universities worldwide - 16%
    • Private universities worldwide - 44%
    • Udelar - 11%
  • Support for entrepreneurs

    • ORT - 44%
    • Universities worldwide - 8%
    • Private universities worldwide - 28%
    • Udelar - 4%

With regard to the sector in which they prefer to pursue their professional careers, the breakdown of those who choose to start their own business or work independently is as follows: ORT – 37%, universities overall – 20%, private universities overall – 29%, Udelar – 19%.