Cost

This includes, among other things, health insurance, a visa, study materials, etc.

Foreign universities can provide information on estimated living costs, but it’s always a good idea to be prepared for unexpected expenses.

Some universities charge additional fees for the use of laboratories, gyms, language courses, the library, or health insurance. These expenses are not covered by the agreements. There are also some universities that charge tuition fees. 

Exchange rate

To apply for the program, you must pay an exchange fee that covers the semester abroad as well as subsequent course recognition. During the exchange semester, you will be exempt from tuition payments to Universidad ORT Uruguay.

The tuition fee is paid just like any other university course, after registering through the Student Self-Service portal. Before registering, you must obtain official authorization from your Academic Advisor to participate in the program.

After registering in Gestión (the student self-service system), you will have the usual payment period to pay your tuition at Abitab locations, via bank transfer, or at the university’s Student Services Office (SAE).

The fee amount is updated every semester and can only be refunded if you withdraw your application before the application deadline (December 15 for students participating in the exchange during the second semester and July 31 for those participating during the first semester). Once the application deadline has passed, the exchange fee can only be refunded if the foreign university rejects your nomination or for duly justified and documented reasons of force majeure.

In all cases, the fee amount will be credited to your personal account and cannot be refunded in cash.

Scholarships

There are very few scholarships available for exchange programs. All scholarship announcements are communicated to students through the course coordination office and can be found on this website or on the International Office’s Facebook page.