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Education System Overview
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 197 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Uruguay.
Academic year:
March-December
Major school holidays/breaks:
Summer break: December-February
Winter break: 1st and 2nd weeks of July
Spring break: 3rd week of September
Carnival: varies, usually February or March (starts 40 days before Easter Sunday)
Easter Week: varies, usually March or April (week before Easter Sunday)
Structure of the University System
- Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 4 years
- The language of instruction in universities: Spanish