To enrol on a degree programme from the start
All applicants must take the Academic Aptitude Test (PAA).
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Academic Excellence
- Up to 60% off
This program is intended for students who completed their senior year of high school in the year prior to starting their degree program, provided they have good high school grades or have earned the International Baccalaureate diploma.
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Competitive Scholarships
- Up to 50% off
Intended for students who have completed high school or who have outstanding high school senior-year exams.
To apply for these scholarships:
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Request a personal interview online or in person
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Find out about tuition costs and the scholarship opportunities available to you
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Apply for the scholarship on the website admisiones.ort.edu.uy
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Apply to the college program you're interested in
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Please arrive at the PAA at the specified date and time
Apply for a scholarship
If you're about to start a degree program, begin the registration process and apply for the available scholarships.
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An opportunity that transforms
The Charlotte de Grünberg Scholarship is a competitive scholarship. The recipient will receive 100% coverage of the total cost of a university degree program at Universidad ORT Uruguay, to begin in March 2026.
In addition, you will receive $30,000 (Uruguayan pesos) per month for the duration of your studies to cover other educational expenses.
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Scholarships for Course Equivalency
The Revalidation Scholarship Fund is intended for students from Uruguayan or foreign universities who wish to have their academic credits transferred in order to continue their studies at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
Scholarships are awarded based on the student's academic record and the family's financial situation.
The maximum scholarship amount is 35%.
Steps to apply for this scholarship:
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Request a personal consultation online or in person to find out which courses you can transfer
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Find out about tuition costs and the scholarship opportunities available to you
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Apply for the scholarship fund at admisiones.ort.edu.uy
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Scholarships through Competitions
We invite you to participate in creative and practical contests that challenge you to solve real-world problems, develop innovative ideas, and showcase your talent.
By competing, you’ll have the opportunity to win partial scholarships to pursue undergraduate degrees at Universidad ORT Uruguay.
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Competitive Scholarship for Women
Every year (only at the beginning of March), Universidad ORT Uruguay an 80% scholarship to the woman who achieves the highest score on the Academic Aptitude Test (PAA) and enrolls in one of the following degree programs:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Olympic Scholarships
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Physics Olympiad Scholarship
ORT awards the winner of the Uruguayan Physics Olympiad a full scholarship to study any degree program at any of its five schools.
Intended for 11th-grade students in public or private high schools, this scholarship recognizes the hard work and achievements of those who participate and succeed in this competition, which promotes physics and science among young people in Uruguay.
The Physics Olympiad Scholarship reinforces support for this initiative, which encourages the study of science.
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Mathematics Olympiad Scholarship
Since 2017, ORT has awarded the winner of the National Math Olympiad a full scholarship each year to begin one of the university degree programs offered by the institution in March.
The scholarship is intended for students currently in their junior year of high school, in recognition of their hard work and talent.
This initiative aims to support an activity that fosters analytical thinking, problem-solving, and the development of knowledge among young people in Uruguay.
Exceptional Scholarships
The Extension Scholarship Fund (FBX) provides assistance to recipients of the Competitive Scholarship Fund (FBC) and the Academic Excellence Scholarship Fund with Affidavit Submission (FEXA CD) who require additional support. These scholarships must be renewed annually.
The Social Scholarship Fund (FBS) is a special fund that assists current undergraduate students who, due to circumstances beyond their control, need to apply for a scholarship during their studies. These scholarships must be renewed annually.
Online scholarship renewal
Apply for the Extension Scholarship Fund (FBX) and the Social Scholarship Fund (FBS).
To renew scholarships that require an annual renewal process, you must log in through the Student Self-Service Managementsystem.
- For those who received their scholarship by early March, the renewal application must be submitted in November.
- For those who received their scholarship by the beginning of August, the renewal application must be submitted in May of the following year.
- Scholarship recipients who do not complete the required procedures by the specified deadlines will automatically forfeit their scholarship.
- The renewal application is submitted annually if the beneficiary so requests.
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Tuition Fees
The final tuition amount depends on various factors, such as: whether you are enrolled in all or only some of the courses for the semester in question, whether you applied for a scholarship, whether you are eligible for any benefits (such as family discounts or discounts for pursuing more than one degree program at the same time), and whether you are participating in any of ORT’s partnership agreements with various organizations.
The final tuition amounts are communicated during a personal meeting with academic advisors.
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Payment Methods
Universidad ORT Uruguay payments via Banco Santander, Abitab, Paganza, or in person.
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Discounts
Universidad ORT Uruguay discounts ranging from 15% to 25% to students, graduates, and their family members for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as continuing education courses, at the institution.