Founded in 1943, Universidad ORT Uruguay (ORT Uruguay University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Montevideo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay (Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay), Universidad ORT Uruguay (ORT) is a large coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution. Universidad ORT Uruguay (ORT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ORT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.