University of the Republic

university, Montevideo, Uruguay

Also known as: Universidad de la República

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The University of the Republic is Uruguay's primary institution for higher education, founded in 1849 and located in Montevideo. It offers a wide range of faculties, including a notable medical school that attracts students from across the region. Education in Uruguay is compulsory and free for all levels, from primary to university. The university is a significant part of Montevideo, the capital and principal city of Uruguay, which serves as the nation's hub for foreign trade and industry.12

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Tabaré Vázquez
…served as director of the University of the Republic medical school’s department of radiology. He also founded the first medical clinic in his childhood neighbourhood of Las Teja. Vázquez further raised his public profile as president (1978–89) of the Club Progreso, an association football (soccer) team.
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…served as director of the University of the Republic medical school’s department of radiology. He also founded the first medical clinic in his childhood neighbourhood of Las Teja. Vázquez further raised his public profile as president (1978–89) of the Club Progreso, an association football (soccer) team.
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