University of Montevideo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3071 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #211 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #3 of 16 | In Uruguay |
| #3 of 14 | In Montevideo |
| #1118 of 2,330 | For Animal Science |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- um.edu.uy
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 77% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | High school certificate or International Baccalaureate, and Spanish proficiency for foreign students |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
We've calculated the 77% acceptance rate for University of Montevideo based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Montevideo has published 4,268 scientific papers with 68,380 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Political Science, Genetics, Engineering, and Computer Science.
University of Montevideo majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 25 | 120 |
| 1994 | 27 | 112 |
| 1995 | 18 | 135 |
| 1996 | 32 | 165 |
| 1997 | 38 | 188 |
| 1998 | 49 | 247 |
| 1999 | 40 | 252 |
| 2000 | 55 | 331 |
| 2001 | 52 | 391 |
| 2002 | 96 | 464 |
| 2003 | 89 | 548 |
| 2004 | 109 | 635 |
| 2005 | 109 | 724 |
| 2006 | 110 | 876 |
| 2007 | 103 | 858 |
| 2008 | 126 | 1134 |
| 2009 | 146 | 1287 |
| 2010 | 138 | 1645 |
| 2011 | 140 | 1716 |
| 2012 | 171 | 2018 |
| 2013 | 178 | 2145 |
| 2014 | 154 | 2255 |
| 2015 | 163 | 2372 |
| 2016 | 176 | 2615 |
| 2017 | 184 | 2753 |
| 2018 | 190 | 3191 |
| 2019 | 137 | 3418 |
| 2020 | 184 | 4726 |
| 2021 | 200 | 5149 |
| 2022 | 216 | 5675 |
| 2023 | 223 | 6459 |
| 2024 | 202 | 6597 |
| 2025 | 80 | 6143 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 6500 per annum (USD) |
|---|
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Montevideo.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Técnico | Business and Commerce, Hotel and Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Economics, History, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Law, Notary Studies, Philosophy, Telecommunications Engineering, Translation and Interpretation |
| Especialización | Cell Biology, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Industrial Management, Leadership, Medicine, Orthopaedics |
| Maestría | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Community Health, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Health Administration, History, Human Resources, International Business, Latin American Studies, Law, Pharmacology, Taxation |
Notable alumni
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Andrés Ojeda
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Andrés Ojeda Spitz is a Uruguayan lawyer, television personality and politician, serving as secretary general of the Colorado Party. He was the party's candidate for president in the 2024 general election in which he finished in third place.
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Laura Raffo
- Occupations
- economistbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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María Laura Raffo Degeronimi is a Uruguayan economist, businesswoman, and politician of the National Party. She began her political career in 2020 after being proclaimed as the candidate of the Coalición Multicolor for the municipal elections of that year.
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Pablo Bartol
- Enrolled in the University of Montevideo
- Graduated with master's degree in business administration and management
- Occupations
- teacherentrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
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Pablo Bartol is an Uruguayan social entrepreneur, lecturer and politician who served as Minister of Social Development from March 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021.
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Mariana Percovich
- Occupations
- playwrightwritertheatre managerteachercivil servant
- Biography
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Mariana Percovich is a Uruguayan playwright, teacher, and theater director. She graduated as a literature professor from the Instituto de Profesores Artigas (IPA) of Montevideo. Prior to her reintegration into EMAD, she had been the Performing Arts Coordinator of her country's Ministry of Education and Culture, where she spent four years. She has won the Florencio Award twice. She has been part of the company Complot since 2007.
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Günter Lumer
- Enrolled in the University of Montevideo
- In 1957 studied power engineering
- Occupations
- writermathematician
- Biography
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Günter Lumer was a German-born mathematician known for his work in functional analysis. He is the namesake of the Lumer–Phillips theorem on semigroups of operators on Banach spaces, and was the first to study L-semi-inner products. Born in Germany and raised in France and Uruguay, he spent his professional career in the United States and Belgium.
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Daniel Ketchedjian
- Occupations
- conferenciermagiciantelevision presenter
- Biography
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Daniel Ketchedjian Handalian is a Uruguayan magician and television personality
University of Montevideo faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biomedical Sciences | Biomedicine, Community Health, Orthopaedics, Pharmacology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Administration and Economics | Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Communication | Communication Studies |
| Faculty : Engineering | Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Education | Arts and Humanities, Education |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| School : Business | Business Administration |
| Unit : Masters and Postgraduates in Economics | Business Administration, Economics |
General information
| Alternative names | UM Universidad de Montevideo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación y Cultura |
| Colors | blue, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | Prudencio de Pena 2440 Montevideo, 11600 Uruguay |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,303,000 |