Universidad de la República

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Fee Structure

4) 4. Academic Programs

5) 5. Facilities

6) 6. Accommodation

7) 7. Contact Information

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Overview

Universidad de la República (commonly known as Delar) is Uruguay’s largest and oldest public university. Founded on July 18, 1849 in Montevideo, it is the primary institution of higher education in the country, enrolling more than 140,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Udele comprises sixteen faculties and multiple schools, institutes, as well as its own teaching hospital, Hospital de Clinics Dr. Manuel Quintela

The university is organized into a broad academic structure including Faculties of Medicine, Law, Engineering, Economics & Business, Humanities & Education, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture & Urbanism, Social Sciences, Psychology, Nursing, Odontology, Information & Communication, Arts, Agronomy, and Chemistry and among others. It also administers regional university centers in cities such as Salto, Paysandú, Tacuarembó, Rivera, Maldonado and Rocha to decentralize higher education

2. General Information

Name	Universidad de la República (University of the Republic)
Established	18 July 1849
Type	Public national research university
Location	Montevideo, Uruguay (with regional centers in other departments)
Website	https://www.udelar.edu.uy

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition Fee (per year)
Undergraduate (local students)	Free (state‑funded)
Undergraduate (international)	Less than US $1,000/year
Postgraduate	Less than US $1,000/year for international students

4. Academic Programs

Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD in Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Nursing
Engineering, Architecture, Agronomy, Natural & Environmental Sciences
Economics, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences
Arts, Education, Humanities, Psychology, Communication
Information Technology & Computer Science, Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine
Regional programs in Salto, Paysandú, Tacuarembó, Rocha and Maldonado

5. Facilities

Central urban campus in Montevideo with lecture halls and labs
Hospital de Clinics Dr. Manuel Quintela (teaching hospital)
Library system across faculties and university ICT services
Research institutes and graduate studies offices
Regional centers in nine departments offering local study options

6. Accommodation

Accommodation is not centrally provided by the university. Students arrange housing independently in Montevideo or regional cities. Various private hostels, shared apartments and rooms are available near campuses.

Private rentals and hostels in Montevideo and regional centers
Shared apartments commonly used by students
Costs depend on location and amenities

7. Contact Information

Email: general contact via university portal
Phone: Servicio de Atención Central: +598 2408 2566 or +598 2408 9574
Address: Avenida 18 de Julio 1824, Montevideo, Uruguay

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