Agricultural engineering combines the disciplines of electrical, mechanical, civil and chemical engineering and applies them to agricultural processing and production. An agricultural engineer has the goal of increasing the sustainability and efficiency of agricultural techniques.

A number of prominent universities can be found in Uruguay. The University of the Republic is the largest and most prestigious institute of higher education located in the country, which attracts students from all over South America and throughout the world.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.