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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQoUAe-G-QEMission and Educational Approach
Universidad ORT Uruguay to contribute to the country’s development by training professionals who are prepared to perform effectively in the knowledge society, by fostering ties with the business sector, and by conducting applied research.
Its educational philosophy promotes a commitment to quality, innovation, and respect for ethical standards in professional practice.
Key Ideas
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Academic Quality
A challenging, up-to-date program geared toward professional development, with an emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.
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Applied Learning
Education that is linked to practical experience, experimentation, and the real-world challenges of each discipline.
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Ethical Commitment
A college experience that fosters responsibility, critical thinking, collaborative work, accountability, and respect for professional standards.
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Academic community
University life is sustained by a community made up of students, faculty, researchers, alumni, and academic teams who participate in educational processes, knowledge production, innovation, and engagement with the community.
The faculty consists of professors and researchers selected for their professional achievements, their commitment to teaching, and their participation in academic, professional, and research activities.
ORT students and graduates are active in various professional, academic, business, and social fields, both in Uruguay and abroad.
Learning Resources
The university has academic has designed to support education, practical training, and experimentation in various fields of knowledge, including laboratories, workshops, libraries, auditoriums, videoconferencing rooms, educational technology, audiovisual production facilities, and specialized equipment for teaching, research, and development activities.
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Laboratories and Workshops
Spaces for hands-on activities, experimentation, and project development.
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Libraries and Databases
Specialized collections and access to electronic resources for students and faculty.
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Educational Technology
Tools and spaces to support teaching, research, and academic production.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation is an integral part of ORT's academic and institutional activities.
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship fosters an entrepreneurial spirit among students and graduates and creates opportunities for collaboration and co-creation across different fields of study.
Its work aims to promote projects, strengthen entrepreneurial skills, and connect ideas, talent, and knowledge with development opportunities.
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International Academic Cooperation
Universidad ORT Uruguay academic cooperation agreements with universities and international organizations aimed at facilitating student exchanges, collaborative projects, research activities, and educational experiences in global contexts.
In addition, it is a member of international academic associations that strengthen its ties with university networks in the region and around the world.
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Values and Institutional Heritage
The college experience at ORT combines academic education, professional development, and values related to responsibility, teamwork, meeting deadlines, the pursuit of quality, and respect for ethical standards.
The university also has a cultural collection consisting of works by Uruguayan artists, which forms part of its institutional heritage.
Origin and International Ties
ORT began operations in Uruguay in 1942 as a technical school and was recognized as a university by the Ministry of Education and Culture in 1996.
The institution is part of World ORT, an international educational network founded in 1880, with a long history of providing technical, technological, and vocational training.
