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Universidad Central de Venezuela

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world rank  1661

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Overview

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, Venezuela. Founded in 1721, Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación Universitaria. UCV provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 305-year-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, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad Central de Venezuela's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Central de Venezuela's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Central de Venezuela' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Central de Venezuela's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Central University of Venezuela
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UCV
Founded 1721
Motto La Casa que Vence la Sombra
The house that defeats the shadow
Colours
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Location

Address Apartado postal 1050 - Ciudad Universitaria
Caracas
1051 Caracas
Venezuela
Universidad Central de Venezuela's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad Central de Venezuela Phone Number (212) 605 4050
Universidad Central de Venezuela Fax Number (212) 605 4086
Other locations

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Website

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Central University of Venezuela's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Central de Venezuela is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación Universitaria

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidad Central de Venezuela's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Universidad Central de Venezuela you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidad Central de Venezuela as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad Central de Venezuela Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad Central de Venezuela is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Central de Venezuela's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Central de Venezuela: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidad Central de Venezuela Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad Central de Venezuela Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Central de Venezuela categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad Central de Venezuela.



Universidad Central de Venezuela: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidad Central de Venezuela Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad Central de Venezuela website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad Central de Venezuela Admission Info


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad Central de Venezuela is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad Central de Venezuela has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Central de Venezuela 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidad Central de Venezuela's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universidad Central de Venezuela's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad Central de Venezuela Size and Profile


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Central de Venezuela has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad Central de Venezuela's academic staff number is not reported.


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Central de Venezuela is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Central de Venezuela is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad Central de Venezuela's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad Central de Venezuela adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Central de Venezuela is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad Central de Venezuela Facilities


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Central de Venezuela's Library


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad Central de Venezuela Services


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Central de Venezuela's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad Central de Venezuela Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad Central de Venezuela Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

Universidad Central de Venezuela's X page review

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Wikipedia

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad Central de Venezuela public or private?

Universidad Central de Venezuela is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidad Central de Venezuela profit or non-profit?

Universidad Central de Venezuela is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidad Central de Venezuela in terms of enrollment?

Universidad Central de Venezuela has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad Central de Venezuela in terms of academic staff?

Universidad Central de Venezuela's academic staff number is not reported.

Is Universidad Central de Venezuela a coeducational institution?

Universidad Central de Venezuela is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad Central de Venezuela use?

Universidad Central de Venezuela adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universidad Central de Venezuela affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Universidad Central de Venezuela's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad Central de Venezuela 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad Central de Venezuela UCV?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad Central de Venezuela UCV located?

Universidad Central de Venezuela is located in Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela. Address: Apartado postal 1050 - Ciudad Universitaria.

Is Universidad Central de Venezuela UCV accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad Central de Venezuela is accredited by Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación Universitaria (since ).

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidad Central de Venezuela have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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