Universidad ORT - Uruguay
Universidad Ort is a member of ORT International, a network of over 200 institutes of technology and post-secondary institutions spanning 50 countries. ORT functions in a urban campus, with buildings sited in the downtown area and in the Pocitos residential neighborhood.
Location
Uruguay is nick-named Latin America's Switzerland. Montevideo is ranked among Latin American capitals with the lowest crime rate. Its 1.5 million inhabitants constitute 44% of the country's population. The climate and topography attract visitors from all over the globe to bask in sunshine and marvel at beautiful beaches, mountains, rivers and lush foliage and flora. The capital and only large city,sprawls along the banks of the Río de la Plata, almost directly opposite Buenos Aires. It's a picturesque place of colonial Spanish, Italian and Art Deco styles. Most attention is focused on the Ciudad Vieja, the old city built on a peninsula close to the port and harbor, and the commercial center, located around Plaza Independencia to the east.
Approximate Term Dates
Fall (Spring Term): Late August to mid-December
Academic Information
The preferred teaching methods at ORT are lectures, seminars, workshops and case studies.
Credit Equivalency
4 ORT courses = 5 SSB courses (15 SSB credits)
Language
Spanish
Accommodations
All Uruguayan universities are non-residential, therefore students must look for their own accommodations. There are three popular mechanisms for foreign students: student residences, apartment rental, or host families.
Student residences are private establishments, managed by their owners or by non-profit organizations. Most of the residences are planned for Uruguayan students whose families are outside Montevideo, although many also receive foreign students. Most residences are in the downtown and Cordon neighbourhoods. Students choosing a residence can make reservations through the ORT International Office at least 60 days before their arrival, and confirm their choice once they have arrived.
Renting an apartment is the most convenient, but requires a longer search period and may be more expensive. Most apartments are also unfurnished.
Students who wish to live with a Uruguayan family must contact the ORT International Office several months before their arrival. Students may choose to stay at a hotel , while they search for alternatives. ORT has agreements for special fare with a number of hotels. Reservations must be made through their office.
Facilities
ORT has a number of computer labs. In the main buildings, there are “cybercafes”.
Cost of Living
(Exchange Rate Link http://www.bank-banque-canada.ca/english/exchform.htm)
Further Research
The official Web site for Universidad ORT is:
http://www.ort.edu.uy
*For more information about Universidad ORT, please visit the Resource Library in Room W263.