"Higher education must be of high quality, yet accessible to young people from all social backgrounds and all regions of the country. We believe that individual ability and dedication should be the primary factors determining access to higher education and the opportunities it offers."
Our educational philosophy has always been based on these principles of academic excellence and equal opportunity. Thus, since its founding in 1942, Universidad ORT Uruguay prioritized an education tailored to the real needs of Uruguayan society.
Our degree programs provide the foundation for a smooth transition into the workforce as well as for pursuing postgraduate degree specializations. Teamwork and ongoing engagement with the business sector foster civic and social development alongside the development of professional skills.
"A prosperous country that is also free and democratic requires not only competitive professionals, but also free and critical-thinking citizens who are capable of acting as agents of change in the society around them."
Dr. Jorge Grünberg
Rector
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Rector’s Profile
Jorge Grünberg, who holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Oxford and a degree in Systems Engineering from the University of the Republic, has served rector Universidad ORT Uruguay 1996.
He is also a full member of the National Academy of Engineering of Uruguay, Deputy Chairman of the Academic Advisory Board of World ORT, and a founding member of the Council of Rectors of Private Universities of Uruguay.
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Conferences and Articles
Lectures, articles, and opinion columns by rector, from 1984 to the present, published in various media outlets and delivered at events in Uruguay and abroad.
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Interviews and Press Coverage
Press articles and interviews with rector 2005 to the present, conducted by various media outlets in Montevideo, other parts of the country, and abroad.
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Speeches at Academic Ceremonies
Speeches delivered by the rector the institution’s academic events, including graduation ceremonies and faculty award ceremonies.
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Academic publications
List of academic works (research papers, theses, articles, etc.) authored by the rector academic publications, magazines, andjournalsin various countries around the world.