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University faculty · Montevideo, Uruguay

Catholic University of Uruguay Dentistry program

Universidad Católica del Uruguay, Odontología

No official English name is published; the English name above is a translation.

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School facts

Official name
Catholic University of Uruguay Dentistry program Source: gub.uy · verified October 14, 2026
Local-language name
Universidad Católica del Uruguay, Odontología
Parent institution
Catholic University of UruguayUniversidad Católica del Uruguay
Institution type
University faculty
Ownership
Not verified
Location
Montevideo, UruguayAll schools in Uruguay Source: gub.uy · verified October 14, 2026
Operational status
OperatingChecked October 14, 2026 Source: gub.uy · verified October 14, 2026
Official website
ucu.edu.uy

The Universidad Catolica del Uruguay offers an in-person, four-year dentistry degree in Montevideo leading to the title of odontologo/a, with preclinical training on simulators and a university clinic.

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Teaching languages

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Teaching language not verified. An English-language website does not establish English teaching.

Domestic and international admissions

International applicants
International admissions not verified
Entry routes
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Recognition and accreditation

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National authorization or recognition

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Not verified yet

Institutional accreditation

Accreditation of the university or institution as a whole.

Not verified yet

Dental-program accreditation

Accreditation of the dental degree program by a dental-education accreditor. Scope (program, campus, award) matters.

  • ARCU-SUR Pending (not accreditation)

    Scope: Licenciatura en Odontologia, re-accreditation in process

    Source: carreras.ucu.edu.uy · verified October 14, 2026

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Campuses and clinical training

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  • Clinica universitaria UCU (edificio San Jose) — Dental teaching clinic

    Montevideo

    Placements arranged by the school

    Source: carreras.ucu.edu.uy · verified October 14, 2026
  • A published hospital affiliation is not a guarantee that every student is placed there.

Contact

Official contact page
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Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the sources below. Last verified October 14, 2026.
  1. https://carreras.ucu.edu.uy/programas/ver/carrera-en-odontologia · Accrediting body · verified October 14, 2026
  2. https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-educacion-cultura/politicas-y-gestion/universidad-catolica-del-uruguay · Government / ministry · verified October 14, 2026

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