ISEP students live with host families. Drawn from both national as well as international universities, the faculty offers solid undergraduate and graduate coursework, integrating theory and practical experience. International professors frequently visit the university to give lectures and seminars. The university offers a special program for international students, which emphasizes the different aspects of the Spanish language. Student facilities include a library, counseling center and student advisory services, a recently renovated radio studio, a photo lab, computer labs and membership in the Iberoamericana Educational Television Network.
Students also have access to a wide variety of extra-curricular activities.
The university is located in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. The city offers a mild climate, clean air and wonderful beaches. The university is about a 15-minute ride from the downtown area. The faculty of Communication Sciences and the Department of Sociology are favored by international students because of the specific courses they offer. Other strong fields for ISEP students include the Business School and psychology.