A total of 119 exchange students from 11 countries enrolled at the University of the Andes ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) for the second semester of 2026. The participants come from institutions in Germany, Belgium, China, Spain, Estonia, France, Israel, Mexico, Peru, the United Kingdom, and Sweden.
As part of their orientation to the university, a welcome event was held at the Business School on August 14. The event provided information designed to help students adjust to academic and campus life.
Getting Started with ORT
The session included a presentation on the various administrative steps involved in the exchange program and the factors students should consider during the semester.
The " Programme " Padrinos initiative, organized by students from the Universidad ORT Uruguay, was also presented. Three of them explained how the program works to the exchange students.
The event also included information on the proposals from the Social and Sports Activities department, presented by its coordinator, Camilo Rodríguez, Lic.
The event concluded with a toast in the main hall of the Business School.
Student exchange
The welcome remarks were given by Natalia Seigal, B.A., Student Exchange Coordinator at the University of San Juan ( Universidad ORT Uruguay), and Ana Laura Lapitz, B.A., the university’s exchange assistant.
Also in attendance were the academic vice president of the Universidad ORT Uruguay, Dr. Pablo Landoni, and the director of International Relations, Dr. María Azpiroz.
The welcome ceremony marked the beginning of a new phase for the exchange students, who will have the opportunity to become part of ORT's academic and campus life throughout the semester .
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