Quick Summary
Since 1953, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello has been one of Venezuela's prominent private (catholic)s, based in Caracas. Ranked #582 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12500 students including 1.5% from outside Venezuela. Known for strengths in Law, Social Sciences, Communication, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Recognized as the top private university in Venezuela with high international employability and rigorous academic standards.
Subject Strengths
LawSocial SciencesCommunicationBusiness AdministrationCivil Engineering
Founded1953
TypePrivate (Catholic)
Total Students12500
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusUrban
Campus Size40 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationConsejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU), AUSJAL
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#582
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
18
Programs
PhD in Education, PhD in Law, PhD in History, PhD in Psychology, PhD in Economic Sciences
PhD Programs
UCAB Virtual offers specialized certifications and hybrid diploma programs
Online Programs
Economic and Social Research Institute (IIES), Humanistic Research Institute (IIH), Legal Research Institute (IIJ), Center for Cultural Research (CIC)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Consejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU), AUSJAL
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 10
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Prepare for the internal admission exam (PAU) and focus on logic and verbal reasoning components.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in US Dollar / Bolivar Digital
UG Tuition
$ / Bs.115,000/yr
per year · USD/VED
Living Cost
$ / Bs.216,000/yr
per year · USD/VED
PG Tuition
$ / Bs.162,000/yr
per year · USD/VED
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$ / Bs.333,160/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD/VED
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidPension Diferenciada (Income-based tuition adjustment) and student loan programs
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 18 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Social Communication | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Industrial Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Economics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$7,200
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Venezuelan private sector and multinational corporations
Industry Connections
FedecámarasBanking SectorTech startups in VenezuelaJesuit University Network (AUSJAL)
Notable Alumni
Henrique Capriles, Edgar Ramírez, Luis Vicente León, Laureano Márquez
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Soccer field, basketball courts, volleyball courts, fitness center
Student Clubs
UCAB Debate Society, UCAB Model United Nations, Theatre Group (Teatro UCAB), Choral group
Library Resources
Biblioteca Central UCAB (One of the most modern and extensive libraries in Venezuela)
Exchange Programs
Available through the AUSJAL network with various Jesuit universities in Latin America
Summer Programs
Intensive language courses and specialized technology bootcamps