To be admitted to the University, you must meet the following entry requirements:  

• Be enrolled in a partner university.
• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Be in, at least, the second year of your studies. 
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and in good standing at your home university.
• Prior coursework related to intended studies at the Universidad de Montevideo.

Nomination Deadline
Semester I (March-July 2026):
October 15, 2025

Semester II (August-December 2026):
April 15, 2026

Application Deadline
Semester I (March-July 2026)
November 15, 2025

Semester II (August- December 2026)
May 15, 2026

Students are provided with ongoing support from the UM Global team upon their acceptance to the University. Before their arrival, students will receive a student guide, an academic calendar, and, once available, a catalogue of courses offered during the semester. To ensure students find courses that best suit their interests and needs, the University also offers academic counseling pre-arrival. 

The Office of International Relations also organizes a two-day orientation program at the beginning of each semester, designed to help new international students settle in by introducing them to the University and to Montevideo. Early in the semester, exchange students are also invited on a day outing to a town near Montevideo where they can get to know their peers. 

Semester 1 (March-July 2026)
Preferred arrival date: One week before the start of classes
Orientation sessions: Week of Monday, February 23
Classes begin: Monday, March 9
Classes end: Saturday, June 27
Examination Period: Monday, June 29 - Saturday, August 8

Semester 2 (August-December 2026)
Preferred arrival date: One week before the start of classes
Orientation sessions: Week of Monday, August 3
Classes begin: Monday, August 10
Classes end: Saturday, November 21
Examination Period: Monday, November 23 - Thursday, December 31