Universidad de la República
Uruguay
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: University of the Republic Montevideo; Universidad Mayor de la República Oriental del Uruguay; University of the Republic.
First degree/qualification: Licenciado (4-5 years), professional titles (3-6 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 7/12.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official academic record (constancia); official certification of degree and date awarded (título). All documents in Spanish and English.
Description: Instituted in 1883. Usual admission requirement is the secondary school certificate (bachillerato) (12 years of education).
Grading system:
Suggested U.S. equivalency | |||
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12 | S.S.S. Sobresaliente | Excellent |
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11 | S.S.MB. | Excellent- |
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10 | MB.MB.S. | Very good+ |
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9 | MB.MB.MB. Muy bueno | Very good |
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8 | MB.MB.B. | Very good- |
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7 | B.B.MB. | Good+ |
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6 | B.B.B. Bueno | Good |
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5 | B.B.R. | Good- |
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4 | R.R.B. | Fair+ |
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3 | R.R.R. Minimum pass | Fair |
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0-2 | D.D.D./D.D.R./R.R.D. | Fail |
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Grading and minimum passing grade varies among faculties. Rank statement or statement about grade ranges may be useful.
Language of instruction: Spanish.
Advanced degrees:
- Magister: By thesis.
- Doctorado: 3-5 years after first degree.
Last updated: May 09, 2005