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List of Universities in Venezuela

Venezuela is a country located in South America with a well-developed education system that includes a number of universities offering a wide range of academic programs. Here is a list of universities in Venezuela

  • Central University of Venezuela (UCV) - located in the capital city, Caracas, UCV is the oldest and largest university in Venezuela. It was founded in 1721 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including medicine, engineering, and humanities.

  • Simón Bolívar University (USB) - located in Caracas, USB is a public university that was founded in 1967. It is known for its focus on science and technology and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including engineering, physics, and computer science.

  • Universidad de Los Andes (ULA) - located in the city of Mérida, ULA is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Venezuela. It was founded in 1810 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including medicine, engineering, and humanities.

  • University of Carabobo (UC) - located in Valencia, UC is one of the largest universities in Venezuela. It was founded in 1892 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including medicine, engineering, and social sciences.

  • University of Zulia (LUZ) - located in Maracaibo, LUZ is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Venezuela. It was founded in 1891 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including medicine, engineering, and social sciences.

  • Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB) - located in Caracas, UCAB is a private university that was founded in 1953. It is known for its focus on social sciences and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including law, economics, and communications.

  • Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET) - located in Caracas, UNIMET is a private university that was founded in 1970. It is known for its focus on business and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including business administration, economics, and marketing.

These are some of the universities in Venezuela that offer quality education to students. Each of these universities has its own unique features and strengths. Students interested in pursuing higher education in Venezuela have a wide range of options to choose from.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua

  2. Universidad Bolivariana de Venezuela

  3. Universidad Católica Andres Bello

  4. Universidad Católica Cecilio Acosta

  5. Universidad Católica del Táchira

  6. Universidad Central de Venezuela

  7. Universidad Centro Occidental Lisandro Alvarado

  8. Universidad de Carabobo

  9. Universidad de Los Andes

  10. Universidad del Zulia

  11. Universidad de Oriente

  12. Universidad Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín

  13. Universidad Fermin Toro

  14. Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho

  15. Universidad José Antonio Páez

  16. Universidad José Maria Vargas

  17. Universidad Metropolitana

  18. Universidad Monteávila

  19. Universidad Nacional Abierta

  20. Universidad Nacional Experimental de Guayana

  21. Universidad Nacional Experimental de la Fuerza Armada

  22. Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Occidentales "Ezequiel Zamora"

  23. Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira

  24. Universidad Nacional Experimental "Francisco de Miranda"

  25. Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica "Antonio José de Sucre"

  26. Universidad Nacional Experimental "Rafael Maria Baralt"

  27. Universidad Nacional Experimental Romulo Gallegos

  28. Universidad Nacional Experimental "Simón Rodriguez"

  29. Universidad Nacional Experimental Sur del Lago "Jesús Maria Semprum"

  30. Universidad Nueva Esparta

  31. Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador

  32. Universidad Rafael Urdaneta

  33. Universidad Santa Maria Caracas

  34. Universidad Simón Bolivar

  35. Universidad Tecnológica del Centro

  36. Universidad Valle del Momboy

  37. Universidad Yacambú

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