Indian students
negligible
niche; English options minimal
The region's safest, steadiest country — niche, with minimal English degrees.
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The country's main source of English-taught options (business, IT, engineering).
The flagship public university; tuition-free but Spanish-medium.
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Highly secular (lowest religiosity in the region); tiny Indian community.
Limited Indian food in Montevideo; vegetarian doable; meat-centric cuisine.
Relaxed, egalitarian and friendly; Spanish needed for daily life.
The safest country in South America.
Temperate — mild, four seasons.
Moderate — higher than some neighbours but stable.
Permitted within visa rules.
Student residence permit.