Flats, rooms, and residences near the the Udelar

Flats and rooms for students near the Udelar

We’ll tell you about the different details to consider in order to find the most convenient accommodation near you according to your preferences.

Where’s the University of the Republic located?

Its headquarters are located in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, where many of its oldest and most emblematic faculties are. There’s no single consolidated campus; rather, the faculties are distributed across various neighbourhoods. Also, not everything is in the capital: it’s also organised at a national level, with several campuses, regional branches, and university centres distributed throughout the country.

However, in this section we focus on the locations in Montevideo, as these are the ones that receive the most international students.

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The campus is situated in the Buceo neighbourhood in Montevideo. It functions more as a central services and administrative hub rather than a traditional teaching campus with full faculties.

Location of Udelar faculties in Montevideo

As mentioned earlier, the university’s faculties are located in different parts of the city; in other words, they’re not grouped together on a single campus.

Some of the faculties and their locations are:

• In the Cordón neighbourhood there are buildings with faculties such as Law, Arts, Humanities and Educational Sciences, Psychology, and Social Sciences.
• The Medicine and Chemistry faculties are located up north, in Aguada.
• In Parque Rodó, you’ll find the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Information and Communication, and the Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning.
• In Pocitos, there’s also a branch of the Faculty of Arts
• Further away from the city centre, in Malvín Norte, are the Faculty of Sciences and the Higher Institute of Physical Education.

Best neighbourhoods to live near the Udelar

The following are some of the most popular areas for students to live in Montevideo:

Cordón

This is a very popular neighbourhood amongst students, especially because in it you can find faculties such as Law, Arts and Social Sciences. It has a wide range of stores and local restaurants, and also has easy access to the centre of Montevideo.

Parque Rodó

This neighbourhood is ideal, especially for students of the Faculties of Engineering, Information and Communication, and Architecture, Design and Urban Planning, as they’re located right there. Additionally, it's very easy to arrive in Cordón from Parque Rodó. In Cordón, there are more faculties of the Udelar. This neighbourhood stands out for its outdoor spaces, including parks and beaches, and for its young and relaxed environment.

Pocitos

Pocitos, home to the Faculty of Arts, is another neighbourhood that's very popular with students from other faculties due to its good transport connections to Udelar. The cost of living is typically higher than in the other neighbourhoods mentioned previously, but it’s worth it for those that want to be close to the beach and to la Rambla.

Student residences near Udelar

The first thing you must know is that Udelar doesn’t have its own university residences. However, you can consider a wide variety of private student residences. Many of them are located near the faculties in the neighbourhoods of Cordón, Pocitos, and Parque Rodó, as these are areas that are very popular with students.

Erasmus in the University of the Republic, Uruguay

Here are some interesting facts to help you make the most of your exchange at this Uruguayan institution:

• Every year, Udelar organises the event “Tocó Venir”, a cultural welcome for new students (including international students). Cultural events, university orientation and other fun activities are organised. It takes place both in Montevideo and in other centres around the country.
• During the academic year, free workshops are organised for students, where you can participate in dance, theatre, murga, choir, songwriting, chess, and more. Take advantage of these opportunities to immerse yourself even further in the local culture!

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