Universidad Central de Venezuela

country rank  2
world rank  1648

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University Overview

Established in 1721, Universidad Central de Venezuela (Central University of Venezuela) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Caracas (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 302 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Name Central University of Venezuela
Acronym UCV
Founded 1721
Motto La Casa que Vence la Sombra
The house that defeats the shadow

University Location

Address Apartado postal 1050 - Ciudad Universitaria
Caracas
1051 Caracas
Venezuela
Tel +58 (212) 605 4050
Fax +58 (212) 605 4086

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
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International
students
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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission Rate Not reported
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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment over-45,000
Academic Staff Not reported
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Universidad Central de Venezuela's Library
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Memberships and Affiliations

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Academic Structure

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Online Courses

Open Education Global

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023