About UM
IDENTITY AND VALUES
The Universidad de Montevideo is a university with a Christian identity open to all faiths and beliefs. The University is inspired by the teachings of St. Josemaría Escrivá, founder of the Roman Catholic Prelature of Opus Dei, which includes the value of work ethics, the spirit of service, the love for liberty and the promotion of family values. These principles are promoted within an environment of peace and respect.
MISSION
The Universidad de Montevideo (UM) is committed to academic excellence, research, technological innovation and social responsibility. Its objectives include promoting a strong work ethic and cultivating a desire to serve society. It bases its intellectual endeavors on a transcendental perspective of a person, committed to the search for truth.
VISION
The Universidad de Montevideo seeks to be a university committed to serve society, in which each person faces challenges in their academic, professional, human and spiritual life. The University aspires to excellence amongst students, teachers and staff, while it encourages research and promotes international outlook.
The Universidad de Montevideo was launched in 1986 as the Instituto de Estudios Empresariales de Montevideo (IEEM) in the Uruguayan Stock Exchange building. The institute was a pioneer in offering Master's Degree Programs in Business Law, International Trade Law, and Economic Administrative Law in Uruguay. In 1992, the IEEM Business School launched a Master´s Degree Program in Business Administration.
Legally established as a non-profit organization, IEEM was authorized to operate as a private university when the Uruguayan government issued the decree 308/995, which established the requirements for the authorization and career recognition of private universities. Since then, the UM has grown and developed a solid national and international reputation based on its rigorous educational programs, renowned faculty, insightful publications and in-depth research projects.
In 1995, the University introduced the first undergraduate degree in Business Administration. Today the Universidad de Montevideo offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees within five Schools, the IEEM Business School and the Center for Biomedical Science.
According to the University's Statutes, the Universidad de Montevideo is governed by the Board of Trustees (Acium) and the Executive Board.
The Executive Board is the ordinary governing body of the University. It comprises the President, who chairs it, the Vice President, the Vice President for Academic Programs, the General Administrator, and the Counselor appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Executive Board makes decisions on strategic, academic, and organizational matters.
The Academic Board is composed of the members of the Executive Board, the Dean of each School or Center, and two Counselors appointed by the Board of Trustees. It meets at least once a quarter. In addition to its statutory powers, the Board acts as a forum to guide the University's governance strategy.
Executive Board
President: Alejandro Cid
Vice President: Enrique Etchevarren
Vice President for Academic Programs: Elaisa Varela
General Administrator: Diego Moreira
Counselor: Esteban Fort
School of Business Administration and Economics
Dean: José María Cabrera
Vice Dean: Mercedes Rovira
School of Communications
Dean: Álvaro Pérez
School of Law
Dean: Miguel Casanova
School of Humanities and Education
Dean: Francisco O'Reilly
School of Engineering
Dean: Rafael Sotelo
IEEM Business School
Dean: Joaquin Ramos
Center for Biomedical Science
Director: Nicolás Nin
Deputy Director: Patricia Schroeder
Counselors:
Gerardo Beramendi
Luisa Peirano
Claudio Ruibal
Marcelo Sheppard
Director of International Affairs
Luisa Peirano
Legal Advisor
Marcelo Sheppard
Director of Admissions
María José Frontini
Director of Communications
Florencia Berruti
Initium
Pablo Pereira
University Library and CEDEI
Fernando Aguerre
Previous Presidents
Mariano Brito (1997-2009)
Santiago Pérez del Castillo (2009-2014)
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (2015-2022)
Enrique Etchevarren (2023-2024) *interim
Alejandro Cid (2025-present)
The Universidad de Montevideo has incorporated sustainability as a core tenet regarding campus management. This commitment has materialized in various sustainability initiatives and, precisely, the relocation of the School of Engineering in the area of LATU, the first sustainable technological ecosystem in Uruguay.
It has developed some fields of action such as reducing CO2 emissions in facilities by using efficient, clean energy when available and optimizing the time that space occupied with class demanding light and cooling or heating systems.
The University promotes the responsible use of water, electricity, paper, plastic, and other disposable products. It is committed to raising community and suppliers' awareness about the relevance of the SDGs Developing practices consistent with the '4Rs' (Rethink, Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle).
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