The University of the Republic (
Spanish: Universidad de la República) is
Uruguay's public
university. It is the country's largest, with a
student body of more than 70,000 students. It was founded on
July 18,
1849 in
Montevideo, where most of its buildings and facilities are still located. Its current
Rector is Dr. Rodrigo Arocena. The university houses 14 faculties and various institutes and schools.
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