University of the Republic
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About University of the Republic
According to Wikipedia, The University of the Republic is a public research university in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the oldest and largest university in the country, as well as the second largest public university in South America and the world's 57th largest by enrollment, with a student body of 137,757 undergraduate students in 2018 and 6,351 postgraduate students in 2012. It was founded on 18 July 1849 in Montevideo, where most of its buildings and facilities are still located. Its current rector is Rodrigo Arim.
What Is University of the Republic Known For?
University of the Republic is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Law
- Biology
- Engineering
- Medical
- Literature
- Communications
- Mathematics
- Business
- Religious Studies
- History
- Physics
- Anthropology
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
University of the Republic 's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of the Republic 's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of the Republic ranks #760 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of the Republic ranks #710 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of the Republic ranks #642 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of the Republic ranks #608 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of the Republic ranks #784 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of the Republic ranks #1516 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of the Republic ranks #932 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of the Republic ranks #733 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of the Republic ranks #1332 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of the Republic ranks #767 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of the Republic ranks #2419 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of the Republic ranks #1095 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of the Republic ranks #1243 worldwide for influence in History.
University of the Republic ranks #942 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of the Republic ranks #423 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of the Republic ranks #1978 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of the Republic ranks #1466 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of the Republic ranks #1049 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of the Republic ranks #806 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of the Republic ranks #2094 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of the Republic ranks #1156 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of the Republic ranks #1952 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of the Republic ranks #2652 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of the Republic ranks #3442 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Who Are University of the Republic 's Most Influential Alumni?
University of the Republic 's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Philosophy, and Law. Here are some of University of the Republic 's most famous alumni:
- Jorge Majfud
- A Uruguayan-American writer.
- Arturo Ardao
- A Philosopher.
- Carlos Vaz Ferreira
- A Uruguayan philosopher.
- Rodolfo Gambini
- A Physicist, professor, writer.
- Luis Camnitzer
- A German-born, Uruguayan conceptual artist, teacher.
- Tabaré Vázquez
- A President of Uruguay .
- Julio Ángel Fernández
- A Uruguayan astronomer.
- Carlos Real de Azúa
- A Uruguayan scholar.
- Juan Andrés Ramírez
- A Politician, lawyer, professor.
- Mario Wschebor
- A Uruguayan mathematician .
- Julio María Sanguinetti
- A President of Uruguay.
- Gonzalo Frasca
- A Video game designer.
Who Are University of the Republic 's Most Influential Faculty?
University of the Republic 's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Anthropology, Philosophy, and Law. Here are some of University of the Republic 's most famous faculty:
- César Hidalgo
- A Researcher, writer with Chilean, Spanish and American citizenship.
- Jana Rodriguez Hertz
- An Argentine-born Uruguayan mathematician.
- Bruce Hammock
- An Entomologist.
- Peter Wipf
- An American chemistry professor.
- Gabriel Baum
- A Lawyer in Uruguay.
- Mariana Meerhoff
- A Uruguayan researcher.
- Celeste Sánchez Romero
- A Researcher.
