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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Name | Universidad Central de Venezuela |
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Name | Central University of Venezuela |
Acronym | UCV |
Founded | 1721 |
Motto | La Casa que Vence la Sombra The house that defeats the shadow |
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Address | Apartado postal 1050 - Ciudad Universitaria Caracas 1051 Caracas Venezuela |
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Tel | +58 (212) 605 4050 |
Fax | +58 (212) 605 4086 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
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International students |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office |
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Student Enrollment | over-45,000 |
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Academic Staff | Not reported |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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