Universidad de Montevideo

Overview

The Universidad de Montevideo (UM), inaugurated in 1986 as the Instituto de Estudios Empresariales de Montevideo and granted full university status in 1997, is one of Uruguay’s leading private Catholic universities inspired by Opus Dei principles. UM is known for combining a values-based education with an internationally oriented environment—often appealing to students who want a structured academic path and strong career preparation.

UM comprises seven academic units, including the School of Business & Economics, School of Law, School of Communications, School of Humanities & Education, School of Engineering, the IEEM Business School and the Center for Biomedical Science.

2. General Information

Name	Universidad de Montevideo
Established	1986 (university status 1997)
Type	Private (Catholic, Opus Dei inspired)
Location	Montevideo, Uruguay
Website	https://www.um.edu.uy

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition Fee (approx. per year)
Undergraduate & Graduate	USD 2,000 – 14,000 depending on faculty and level

If you’re comparing costs across Uruguay’s private options, it may help to review other guides such as Universidad ORT Uruguay and Universidad Católica del Uruguay, since fee ranges can vary widely by program length and course structure.

4. Academic Programs

Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, International Business
Programs in Law and Legal Studies
Communications, Journalism and Media Studies
Engineering: Civil, Industrial, Telematics, IT
Humanities & Education: History, Philosophy, Literature, Teacher Training
Biomedical Science at graduate level

Beyond UM, students exploring broader business and management pathways in Montevideo often compare private institutions like Universidad de la Empresa alongside UM’s business-focused tracks.

5. Facilities

Campuses in Montevideo: central site, LATU innovation park, IEEM business school buildings
Innovation centres: Initium (entrepreneurship), CINOI, CEDEI, research labs and co-working spaces
Library, ICT labs, sports facilities, career services and internship offices partnering with local industries

UM’s facilities are designed to support both academic learning and practical exposure—especially for students in business, engineering and communications, where internships and industry-linked projects can play a meaningful role during degree progression.

6. Accommodation

UM does not offer university-run dormitories. Students arrange private housing independently in Montevideo. Shared apartments and rental units near campus are commonly used, particularly for those balancing internships and coursework across different sites.

7. Contact Information

Email: info@um.edu.uy or international@um.edu.uy
Phone: +598 2 707 44 61
Address: Prudencio de Pena 2544 (main campus), Montevideo, Uruguay

For official program updates and current admissions information, students are encouraged to confirm details directly with UM via its website at Universidad de Montevideo (official site).

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