Universidad ORT Uruguay

Admissionsat Universidad ORT Uruguay are organised through a central online system thatcovers undergraduate degrees, short programmes, postgraduate programmes andexecutive education.

The university’swebsite provides information on upcoming intakes, early-enrolment discounts,tuition fees and payment methods, and links directly to the university’s onlineAdmissions site, where applicants begin both their programme application andany scholarship applications .

Forundergraduate and short-cycle programmes, admission is based primarily oncompletion of upper secondary education (Educación Media Superior, EMS) in arelevant track.

Programme pages specify the required EMS orientation andrecognise equivalent tracks from previous plans, as well as technological ortechnical-professional baccalaureates in related fields, subject to approval bythe academic coordination of each degree.

Many programmes also considerapplicants who have already completed at least one university-level course atanother institution, subject to evaluation of their academic record and thepossibility of credit transfer.

Theuniversity allows conditional admission to undergraduate degrees with up to twooutstanding subjects from the required level of secondary education. Thesepending courses must be regularised during the first semester of study, beforethe student can obtain any academic credit. This policy applies across multipleundergraduate programmes in areas such as management, engineering, economics, communication, and design.

Theadmissions process for undergraduate and short programmes is structured andlargely online . Prospective students are encouraged to first book an advisory meeting (online or on campus) to discuss their chosen degree, tuition fees andavailable scholarships, although this step is mandatory only for scholarshipapplicants.

They then register on the university’s Admissions website, receivea username and password to complete their online application, and, if theywish, submit an online scholarship application through the same system withinthe established deadlines.

Once the online application is completed, applicantsreceive a confirmation email and must pay 10% of the first tuition instalmentwithin 72 working hours to secure their place; this amount is refundable ifthey ultimately decide not to start the programme. For certain merit- andneed-based scholarships, applicants may also be required to sit an AcademicAptitude Test.

Postgraduateadmissions are selective and typically involve both academic and professionalcriteria .

In the Graduate Business School the process is clearly formalised:candidates first schedule an individual interview with the academic coordinatorof their chosen programme to confirm alignment between the programme and theirprofessional development. They then register in person at the Student Servicesarea, paying a refundable deposit that forms part of the total tuition and isreimbursed in full if the candidate cancels or is not admitted. Within 24 hoursthey receive instructions to complete an online application, after which anadmissions interview is scheduled with a faculty member. For several businesspostgraduate programmes, an admission test is required at this stage.

Standardadmission tests for business-related postgraduate programmes include theBusiness Admissions Test (BAT) and the Prueba de Admisión a Estudios dePostgrados (PAEP), both used as objective, standardised tools to identifycandidates with strong potential.

The university also accepts GMAT scores as analternative in the case of the PAEP. Specific programmes such as the MBA, theMaster in Finance and the Diploma in Business Analytics explicitly require arecognised university degree, relevant professional experience and a minimumscore in the BAT as prerequisites for admission, in addition to successfulcompletion of the interview process and approval by the corresponding academiccommittee.

For otherpostgraduate programmes in education and related fields, admission similarlyrequires a recognised undergraduate degree and, often, relevantprofessional experience. Applicants whose previous university studies werecompleted abroad must normally present an apostilled degree certificate or anotarised copy, submitted to the relevant postgraduate office before they maybegin their studies.

The university states that, for international postgraduateapplicants , admission decisions are based on individual characteristics such astest scores, academic performance and other personal criteria, rather than onthe institution of origin, mirroring the criteria it advises students to expectwhen applying to universities overseas.

Internationaland exchange students are supported by the International Office , whichcoordinates mobility agreements and assists with academic and administrativeprocesses. Incoming students can take advantage of a portfolio of courses taught entirely in English or in dual-language mode (lectures in Spanish,materials and assessment in English), offered each August semester tofacilitate integration.

For international students enrolling in fullpostgraduate degrees, the university offers specific scholarships such as the“Beca International Student” and “Beca International Executive”, which provide tuition discounts to foreign students relocating to Uruguay or to foreignexecutives residing temporarily in the country, on condition that they completethe required admission test and the standard postgraduate application process.

Across alllevels, admission is handled through central online platforms linked to theuniversity’s websites, complemented by personal academic advising, structuredevaluation of academic and professional backgrounds, and, in selectedprogrammes, standardised admission testing.

This framework is designed to buildstudent cohorts with strong academic potential, relevant experience and theability to contribute actively to their peer learning environment.

UniversidadORT Uruguay is an urban, multi-campus university located in Montevideo. Its facilitiesare organized around two main campuses – Campus Centro in the downtown area andCampus Pocitos in a residential, seaside neighbourhood – together with the ORTRambla academic space on the coastal avenue.

The institution’s built academicinfrastructure exceeds 29,700 m², concentrating teaching, research, studentservices and postgraduate activities in these three interconnected sites.

Theuniversity’s facilities also include the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (Centro de Innovación y Emprendimientos, CIE), a cross-university hub thatfosters an entrepreneurial and innovation-oriented culture among students,graduates and academic staff. The CIE develops training activities, mentoringand incubation programmes, and coordinates an ecosystem that links theuniversity with companies, society and the financial sector, helping transformearly-stage ideas into innovative ventures. Recognized at national level as anaccredited business incubator , it supports pre-incubation and consolidation ofstart-ups and provides shared workspaces and laboratory environments whereprojects from all academic areas of the university can converge and collaborate.

Teachingand learning take place in more than 110 classrooms equipped for hybriddelivery, allowing simultaneous on-campus and remote participation throughHyFlex-type technology. These rooms are complemented by project rooms designedfor team work, fully equipped videoconferencing rooms that connect students andfaculty with international guests, and lecture halls, auditoriums and seminarrooms fitted with modern multimedia systems.

Laboratoryinfrastructure is a central component of the university’s facilities. AcrossCampus Centro and Campus Pocitos there are numerous teaching and researchlaboratories in engineering, biotechnology, architecture, design andcommunication, including electronic and telecommunications labs, prototypedesign and construction workshops, and specialized biotechnology laboratories.

Theuniversity hosts a 3D prototyping lab – the first of its kind in Uruguay –which complements design workshops for metal, wood, plastics and textiles, aswell as the national Biotechnology Research and Innovation Center (CBI+I), a300 m² facility with biosafety level 1 and 2 rooms, fermentation and proteinpurification equipment, and shared molecular biology spaces that supportcollaboration with industry.

Digitalmedia and communication facilities include TV and radio studios with HDcameras, professional-standard control rooms and post-production suites,together with a comprehensive audiovisual production complex used for bothteaching and external projects. These spaces are supported by designlaboratories and specialist multimedia classrooms, enabling practical work inanimation, video games, audiovisual production, journalism, and advertising.

Theuniversity’s library system operates as an integrated network composed of theCentro and Pocitos libraries, each located close to the main teachingbuildings. Together, they provide tens of thousands of print volumes (over87,000), more than 130 titles of specialized periodicals, and a film collectionwith over 3,500 titles. In addition, there is a virtual library with access tomajor bibliographic databases, journals, e-books, theses and other academicresources, complemented by services such as extended-hours return boxes andonline help desks.

Informationand communication technologies are embedded in the campus infrastructure . Anadvanced data network connects more than 1,800 computers to high-speed Internetthrough high-capacity fiber-optic links, providing campus-wide Wi-Fi coverage.These resources support computer labs, discipline-specific softwareenvironments and online learning platforms that are used across all facultiesand schools.

Beyondacademic spaces, facilities also support student life, sports and communityengagement . The Sport and Social Activities area coordinates training andcompetition in basketball (including an over-35 team), men’s and women’sfutsal, women’s handball and hockey, and men’s and women’s volleyball,providing the infrastructure needed for participation in local andinternational tournaments and for internal recreational leagues.

Sustainability considerations are increasingly integrated into campus management . Theuniversity’s Centro and Pocitos campuses cover more than 25,000 m² and are thefocus of a structured environmental-management programme ( ORT Recicla ) thatpromotes waste separation, recycling and awareness among students and staff.

Together,these facilities – multi-campus teaching spaces, modern laboratories,professional media and design infrastructure, a robust library and ICT systemand social areas, and sustainability initiatives – provide a comprehensivephysical and technological environment that supports the university’s academicmission in science, technology, management, design and related fields.

Student life

Studentlife at Universidad ORT Uruguay combines a strong academic focus with a widerange of co-curricular, sports, cultural and international opportunitiesdesigned to support students’ personal, professional and social development.

Theuniversity offers centralised access to services and resources through onlinesystems for virtual classrooms (Aulas), student services (Gestión) and theinstitutional library network, giving students flexible support for their dailyacademic life on and off campus.

The university’s website brings together key aspects of campus life: international exchanges , language learning , entrepreneurship support, career guidance,mentoring, scholarships , regulations, and sports . Through this platform,students can find information about academic regulations, access the virtuallearning environment, consult the libraries and connect with different supportservices that accompany them throughout their studies.

Internationalisationis a defining feature of student life at ORT. The university maintains morethan 100 exchange agreements with universities in over twenty countries acrossfour continents, allowing students to study a semester abroad while progressingin their degree and experiencing another culture.

Each year, manystudents from all over the world also choose Universidad ORT Uruguay for asemester-long exchange, language study or full degree.

An International Office provides dedicated advice and guidance to foreign students , helping themnavigate academic options, administrative procedures, migration formalities andeveryday life in Uruguay.

The university offers Spanish language courses for foreigners and is an authorised examination centre for international Spanish,English and Japanese language tests, further integrating language learning intostudent life.

Students atORT have multiple opportunities to broaden their horizons through languagestudy. Enrolled students can take courses in German, Chinese (Mandarin),Korean, French, English, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese, which not onlysupport academic and professional goals but also enrich the cultural dimensionof university life and prepare students for mobility programmes andinternational careers.

Entrepreneurshipis deeply embedded in the student experience . The university’s Center forInnovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) provides support to students andgraduates who wish to develop innovative ideas and transform them intohigh-potential ventures.

Through mentoring, training, networking and links withthe entrepreneurial ecosystem , the CIE creates a collaborative environmentwhere students from different faculties can work together on projects, interactwith companies and investors and participate in competitions and incubationprocesses.

Careerdevelopment is supported by a specialised career guidance service that targetsadvanced students and graduates. This service offers individual counsellingsessions focused on improving job-search strategies, CV and interviewpreparation, and understanding labour-market opportunities. The aim is to facilitate students’ transition into professional life and help them designrealistic and coherent career plans while they are still studying.

Communityand peer support are strengthened through the university-wide Mentoring Programme . This initiative links senior students with first-year students tohelp them adapt to university life, understand academic expectations and buildtheir social and support networks . The programme is coordinated by studentcounsellors in each faculty and operates within the Directorate of StudentAffairs, indicating an institutional commitment to accompany students not onlyacademically but also in their integration and well-being.

Studentlife at ORT is also characterised by strong participation in sports andrecreational activities. The university’s sports area offers competitive teamsin men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s futsal, women’s handball,women’s hockey and men’s and women’s volleyball, with regular training sessionsand participation in local, national and international tournaments, includingevents such as the Copa Taylor and the Copa Mercosur. These activities arecoordinated by the Social and Sports Activities area, which has developed arobust programme that promotes health, teamwork, leadership, and a sense ofbelonging to the university community.

Financialand welfare aspects of student life are addressed through a comprehensive scholarships and discounts scheme . Students can access information onscholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, renewal procedures,discounts and specific funds such as those managed by the Student Welfare area,which supports students who need financial assistance to pursue theirprogrammes. These mechanisms help sustain inclusiveness and equal opportunities within the student body.

Theuniversity also encourages student participation in initiatives with social andglobal impact. ORT is part of the international “ Projects for Peace ” programme,which invites young adults to design and implement innovative,community-centred projects addressing pressing global challenges. Each year,students can compete for funding to carry out peace-building and developmentprojects around the world, positioning them as proactive agents of change. Inparallel, the institution’s sustainability strategy links campus management,teaching and outreach with values such as social responsibility, environmentalstewardship and student well-being, promoting healthier, safer and moreequitable environments and fostering critical, socially engaged citizens.

Finally,day-to-day student life is supported by additional services and resources:recommendations on cybersecurity and safe use of technology, clear academicregulations that govern the rights and responsibilities of the universitycommunity, and integrated access to the library system and digital resourcesthat underpin independent learning.

Takentogether, these elements create a student experience at Universidad ORT Uruguaythat is academically demanding, internationally oriented and strongly focusedon personal development, employability, social commitment and well-being.