Study in Montevideo, Uruguay (USAC)
The Program
Universidad ORT Uruguay, established in 1942, is the first and largest private university in Uruguay, welcoming over 11,000 students.
Students will take classes at the ORT-Pocitos Campus, a newer, more modern, green space. Optional internships ranging from 1-3 credits are also available to students with a high level of Spanish. There are internships available for students with lower levels of Spanish, however options are more limited. ORT offers many activities for its students. In the Fall, students will take a field trip to Sierra de Minas and Colonia, as well as optional tours to Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls. In the Spring, field trips will include Punta del Este and Rocha. Optional tours will be to Buenos Aires and Colonia. There is also a Buddy Program, where students can be paired with local students in order to better understand the language and culture of Montevideo. More activities include indoor soccer, cinema day with local students, and beach activities once a week.
Program Location
Uruguay
Montevideo
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay, known for its very calm, laid-back atmosphere and lifestyle. In the midst of an economic boom, Uruguay has begun to attract more visitors, residents, and students from across the world. In terms of quality of life, Uruguay ranks among the highest in Latin America, even being named "Country of the Year" in 2013 by The Economist for its social development, inclusion, and tolerance. More specifically, Montevideo has also been often ranked as having the highest quality of life of any city in Latin America. The city gives students a unique opportunity to not only study, but explore the Río de la Plata region of Uruguay and Argentina, absorbing the Spanish, African, and Italian cultural influences. Montevideo's cultural scene sets it apart as well, with music, art, and theater in abundance. In terms of public transportation, Montevideo has an extensive bus service that covers much of the city. Its location also makes traveling to nearby places such as Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Brazil very convenient. There are further opportunities for day trips and cultural excursions made possible through ORT Montevideo as well. Montevideo is known for its beautiful mix of modern and colonial-era architecture and landmarks, from the Plaza de la Independencia, to the Palacio Salvo, to the Solis Theatre. One cannot stay in Montevideo without visiting the beach; the city's coastline is home to many popular beaches such as Playa des los Pocitos and La Rambla.
Academics
In order to have an idea of what classes are available, you should visit the ORT Montevideo website. ORT Montevideo offers a robust and diverse pool of classes, with courses that range from Spanish Language tracks, to Agribusiness/Viticulture, Uruguayan/Argentinian Cinema, Latin American Dance, Health, Environment, Women's Studies, Gender Studies, and more. The above link also includes descriptions for each available course, along with short descriptions of their internships, Cultural Enrichment Workshops, and field studies. For more detailed information on internships, please click here.
For more information on field trips offered by ORT Montevideo, please click here.
For more information on tours and field studies, please click here.
You will need to be sure that you are registered as a full time student according to USAC Uruguay and Rutgers University. That means you will need to take approximately 12-18 credits while abroad. Courses will range from 1-4 credits, similar to Rutgers. The credit translation system between USAC Uruguay and Rutgers University is 1:1, meaning a 3-credit course there will also be a 3-credit course on your Rutgers University transcript. It is not possible to take classes as not-for-credit or pass/fail.
For information about Study Abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Housing and Meals
The housing for this program is a Homestay:
Homestays
Staying with a host family is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the culture and language. Your family will welcome you into their home and provide breakfast and dinner daily. The families are located within a 20 to 30-minute commute to the university and are located along different traditional neighborhoods of Montevideo that have plenty of cafeterías, parks and plazas. Host families will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. We recommend this option if your priority is to learn the language as quickly as possible.
For more information about housing, please refer to the USAC Housing website.
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| ATW Program Cost* | $10,000 | $13,900 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• *Housing
• Administrative Fees
• Emergency Medical Access Abroad
• *Access the World (ATW)
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Meals | $650 |
| Visa (Estimate is for US Citizens) | $25 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $100 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,075 |
| USAC Application Fee (waived) | $0 |
| Residence Hall housing deposit | $250 |
| Total | $3,800.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| ATW Program Cost* | $10,000 | $13,900 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• *Housing
• Administrative Fees
• Emergency Medical Access Abroad
• *Access the World (ATW)
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,500 |
| Meals | $650 |
| Visa (Estimate is for US Citizens) | $25 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $100 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,075 |
| USAC Application Fee (waived) | $0 |
| Residence Hall housing deposit | $250 |
| Total | $3,800.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket and visa costs, while some of these expenses, such as meals and local transportation, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.