University of Montevideo
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The University of Montevideo opened on 25 November 1986 and was originally located in the Uruguayan Stock Exchange. Today, the university occupies a number of buildings located in different parts of the city.
The founders of the university are Jorge Peirano Basso and Ricardo Olivera Garcia. On May 4, 1988, the university was legally recognized as a non-profit organization, and on January 24, 1989, the university charter was approved by a republican law. However, on August 11, 1995 the university was transformed into a private educational institution.
The main goal of the University of Montevideo is to promote science, culture and technology. The university offers various training programs in all scientific areas. Today, graduates of the University of Montevideo are in demand in the labor market due to their high level of knowledge.