Founded in 1986, Universidad de Montevideo (UM) is a non-profit organization committed to academic excellence, research, technological innovation, and social responsibility. Its main objective is to promote a culture of work and service through excellence in all educational activities. The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the School of Business Administration and Economics, the School of Communications, the School of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Humanities and Education, the Center for Biomedical Sciences, and the IEEM Business School.

The Universidad de Montevideo is a university with a Christian identity open to all faiths and beliefs. It is inspired by the teachings of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. His teachings include the value of work ethics, the spirit of service, the love for liberty, and the promotion of family values. These principles are promoted within an environment of peace and respect. 

The Universidad de Montevideo has developed cooperation with these universities:

• University of Essex, United Kingdom
• SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
• Koc University, Turkey
• Jyvaskyla University, Finland
• Vilnius Gedeminas Technical University, VGTU, Lithuania
• Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania
• Universidade de Minho, Portugal
• Universidad de Málaga, Spain
• University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
• University College of Enterprise and Administration in Lublin WSPA, Poland
• Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
• Kadir Has University, Turkey
• University of Gdańsk, Poland
• Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey 
• Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi (TUIASI), Romania
• Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Turkey

If your university is interested in submitting an Erasmus+ project with us, please contact international@um.edu.uy

• International faculty at the University in April under the Erasmus+ Program
• Juan Francisco Franck in Czech Republic on Erasmus Staff Teaching Program
• UM faculty teaches at the University of Hradec Kralove in the Czech Republic
• UM professor participates in an Erasmus+ teaching mobility at the University of Hradec Králové in Checz Republic

• Luisa Peirano, PhD
• William Rey Ashfield, PhD
• Juan M Casal, PhD
• Mariana Moraes, PhD
• Laura Osta, PhD
• Alvaro Caso, MA
• Nicolas Arenas, MA
• Lic. Ramiro Podetti
• Lic. Maria Elena Ruibal

Contact us: cedei@um.edu.uy 

Phone Number: Tel: +598 26287191

Address:

3112 Cataluña Ave.
11600 Montevideo - Uruguay

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The Universidad de Montevideo was born international. Since its inception, scholars across the world have come to teach and deliver innovative programs while providing new insights to Uruguayan education. 

In 1991, the University signed the first international partnership. Today it has agreements with first class universities worldwide. 

The Universidad de Montevideo seeks to be a leader in international education. It is committed to developing global citizens and leaders and to promoting research to increase the worldwide understanding of Latin America. 

Five core strategies define the Universidad de Montevideo’s approach to achieving this vision: 

• Attract and retain international professors and students 
• Deepen existing partnerships and develop agreements 
• Extend and broaden the University´s international visibility 
• Promote and increase research in strategic areas 
• Build on-campus capacity to support collaboration 

The Universidad de Montevideo remains ranked among the top 500 in the world since 2019 edition of QS World University Rankings (QSWUR).  

UM AT THE QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS by year 

• 2021/2022 #1 in Uruguay Top 500 University

• 2020/2021 Top 500 University

• 2019/2020 #1 in Uruguay and TOP 500 University 

• 2018/2019 #1 in Uruguay  

• 2018/2019 #4 in Latin America (QS World Ranking Top 50 under 50) 

• 2017/2018 #1 in academic reputation, employer reputation, and staff with PhD (QS Ranking Latin America) 

• 2017/2018 # 4 in Latin America (QS World Ranking Top 50 under 50) 

• 2017/2018 Ranked in Modern Languages (QS World University Ranking by Subject)  

From 2011 to 2021, the University of Montevideo has ranked first and/or second place among national universities in Uruguay, according to the QS Ranking for Latin America. In 2016, the University first ranked number one in Uruguay for academic reputation, reputation among employers and number of teachers with doctorates. Since 2019 edition, UM has been among the top 500 Universities according to the QSWUR.

RECOGNITION TO IEEM BUSINESS SCHOOL’S MBA PROGRAMS 

• AMBA (Associations of MBA programs) accredited. 

• EPAS Accredited Program. 

RECOGNITION TO THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS 

• University of London – Recognized Teaching Centre. UM offers the BSC in Banking and Finance, Business & Management or Economics & Management programs 

MEMBERSHIP TO SAP UNIVERSITY ALLIANCES 

• Only educational institution in Uruguay member of SAP University Alliances. 

AACSB MEMBERSHIP 

• Business Education Alliance Member. AACSB Accreditation is the benchmark of quality business education worldwide.  

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT - SCHOOL OF LAW 

• #2 among 110 universities in FDI International Arbitration Moot 2018 in Stockholm  

MEMBERSHIP TO MICROSOFT QUANTUM NETWORK 

• The School of Engineering signed an agreement in May 2020 to become the first and only member of the Microsoft Quantum Network - Curriculum Partners in Latin

• 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2022 – Ranked as first university in Uruguay according to QS University World Rankings.

• 2020, 2021 & 2022 - Top 500 according to QS World University Rankings.

• 2017 – UM Law students ranked third in the Vis Moot Competition in Vienna tied with Columbia University.  

• 2017 – UM ranked top 250 in Modern Languages by the QS World University Ranking by Subject. 

• 2016 – UM first in Uruguay for academic reputation, employer reputation, and staff with PhD according to QS University Ranking Latin America 

• 2015 – MBA awarded AMBA Innovation Price. 

• 2011 – UM Department of Economics ranked top 10 in Latin America according to Tilburg University Worldwide Economics School Research Ranking. 

UM GLOBAL STRATEGY

The Universidad de Montevideo was launched in 1986 as the Instituto de Estudios Empresariales de Montevideo (IEEM) in the Uruguayan Stock Exchange building. The institute was a pioneer in offering Master's Degree Programs in Business Law, International Trade Law, and Economic Administrative Law in Uruguay. In 1992, the IEEM Business School launched a Master´s Degree Program in Business Administration. 

Legally established as a non-profit organization, IEEM was authorized to operate as a private university when the Uruguayan government issued the decree 308/995, which established the requirements for the authorization and career recognition of private universities. Since then, the UM has grown and developed a solid national and international reputation based on its rigorous educational programs, renowned faculty, insightful publications and in-depth research projects. 

In 1995, the University introduced the first undergraduate degree in Business Administration. Today the Universidad de Montevideo offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees within five Schools, the IEEM Business School and the Center for Biomedical Science.  

According to the University's Statutes, the Universidad de Montevideo is governed by the Board of Trustees (Acium) and the Executive Board.

The Executive Board is the ordinary governing body of the University. It comprises the President, who chairs it, the Vice President, the Vice President for Academic Programs, the General Administrator, and the Counselor appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Executive Board makes decisions on strategic, academic, and organizational matters.

The Academic Board is composed of the members of the Executive Board, the Dean of each School or Center, and two Counselors appointed by the Board of Trustees. It meets at least once a quarter. In addition to its statutory powers, the Board acts as a forum to guide the University's governance strategy.

Executive Board
President: Alejandro Cid
Vice President: Enrique Etchevarren
Vice President for Academic Programs: Elaisa Varela
General Administrator: Diego Moreira
Counselor: Esteban Fort

School of Business Administration and Economics
Dean: José María Cabrera
Vice Dean: Mercedes Rovira

School of Communications
Dean: Álvaro Pérez

School of Law
Dean: Miguel Casanova

School of Humanities and Education
Dean: Francisco O'Reilly

School of Engineering
Dean: Rafael Sotelo

IEEM Business School
Dean: Joaquin Ramos

Center for Biomedical Science
Director: Nicolás Nin
Deputy Director: Patricia Schroeder

Counselors:
Gerardo Beramendi
Luisa Peirano
Claudio Ruibal
Marcelo Sheppard 

Director of International Affairs
Luisa Peirano

Legal Advisor
Marcelo Sheppard 

Director of Admissions
María José Frontini

Director of Communications
Florencia Berruti

Initium
Pablo Pereira

University Library and CEDEI
Fernando Aguerre

Previous Presidents
Mariano Brito (1997-2009)
Santiago Pérez del Castillo (2009-2014)
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (2015-2022)
Enrique Etchevarren (2023-2024) *interim
Alejandro Cid (2025-present)