The University of Montevideo is open to all students, foreign and Uruguayan, who have completed their secondary education outside the country and who want to pursue university studies in Uruguay. 

University admission is subject to the following requirements, mandated by the Uruguayan Board of Secondary Education: 

1. Photocopy of current passport. 
2. Diploma certifying completion of secondary studies. 
3. Academic transcript listing all secondary courses that the student has passed. This justifies the issuance of their secondary diploma. 

Students coming from the Hague Apostille Convention countries may present their diploma and transcript with an apostille issued by their state or country. 

Students from all other countries need to legalize their documents at the Uruguayan Consulate in the country where they completed their secondary studies. Upon arrival in Uruguay, they must obtain additional certification at the Division of Consular Affairs of the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Relations (Cuareim 1384, CP 11.100 – Tel. 29021010 ext. 3126). 

Revalidation of secondary studies is granted by the Uruguayan Board of Secondary Education – Technical Inspection, Revalidations Section (Juncal 1397 – Montevideo). 

Any questions regarding the revalidation process should be directed to the Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Relations (Cuareim 1384, CP 11.100 – Tel. 29021010 ext. 3126). 

The Graduate Admission process is directed through the Admissions Team at the Faculty/School where you plan to study. This means you should send an email or WhatsApp to your desired School and ask for guidelines to apply to any graduate program. 

All full-programs are mostly taught in Spanish, although there are a few seminars and courses taught entirely in English.

The Undergraduate Admission process is directed through the Admissions Team at the Faculty/School where you plan to study. This means you should fill out the form at admisiones.um.edu.uy and follow the guidelines to apply to any undergraduate program. 

All full-programs are mostly taught in Spanish, although there are a few seminars and courses taught entirely in English.

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

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

Having signed its first international partnership in 1991, the University continues to build a vast network of collaboration 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. 

IEEM BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

• AMBA (Associations of MBA programs) accredited. 

• EPAS Accredited Program. 

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ACCREDITATIONS

• 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 Partnership in Latin America.

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