Why Study in Uruguay?

 

• Education is one of the pillars that puts the country in the leading position in literacy rate in Latin America.

• Uruguay has free education available from early years to postgraduate studies, guaranteed by the government.

• About 85% of all university students are enrolled in the public system. 

• Its connectivity and telecommunication infrastructure make it easy to keep in touch with family and friends.

• From the city center, you can reach any university in less than 30 minutes. Montevideo also has a bike path that makes transportation easy and eco-friendly.

• The city’s vibrant nightlife allows you to connect with a diversity of students from all over the world who choose Uruguay every year. 

• The school year generally runs from March to December, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the country’s beaches where over 3 million tourists from around the region and the world are present each season.

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The Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC for its Spanish acronym) has developed an initiative that offers comprehensive support and resources for newcomers looking to enroll in Uruguay´s educational system, validate their studies and more.

Check MEC´s website here.

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*Please note that the site is in Spanish, to translate, right-click on your screen and select Translate to English.

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