The university, located in Montevideo and other cities in the country, is the oldest private university in Uruguay with the widest coverage within the national territory. It was initially founded in 1882 by the first Archbishop of Montevideo, Monsignor Mariano Soler. It then reopened and was entrusted to the Society of Jesus in 1985, representing the main work of the Catholic Church in Uruguayan higher education. Its commitment to academic excellence, ideological pluralism, ecumenism, and interreligious dialogue has made it a leading institution in Uruguay’s cultural life.
From its creation, the University gave itself the challenge of becoming a different and better option in higher education. This has led the institution to focus on areas that had not been considered before and to play an innovative role in the development of new educational methodologies, as well as in the evangelization of culture. Today, with 9,000 enrolled students and several dozen academic programs, it is in a consolidation phase, in which the university faces the challenge of responding to the new requirements of Uruguayan society. The University serves the community by spreading knowledge, promoting human formation, and disseminating culture.
Industry: Education & Teaching
Sector: For-Profit Company
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Possible Intern Roles:
Project Coordination Intern
The intern will be part of the Office of International Relations team and will work to improve the activities of incoming/outgoing student mobility and facilitate the improvement of the available resources for international students. The intern’s work will be project-based and tailored to the intern’s profile, interests, and initiatives. Possible projects include helping to organize and implement activities such as the International Students Fair, researching practices from other universities’ international offices, and creating materials such as handbooks about the Office of International Affairs’ programs. In addition to that, the intern will be welcome to present their own innovative project ideas that will be evaluated according to the Office of International Affairs’ needs and priorities. The expected results of the intern’s work will vary depending on the project they work on.
Suggested Spanish level: Intermediate
Candidate requirements: Candidates should be proactive, independent, open-minded, and respectful of cultural differences. They should be willing to adjust to different styles and dynamics of work, contribute to a positive work environment, and be thorough regarding the quality of their work. Knowledge of basic tools such as Zoom and Excel is important. This internship is recommended for candidates with interests in international education, languages, global affairs, and international cooperation.