Quick Summary
Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) is a public founded in 1721, located in Caracas, Venezuela. Ranked #691-700 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 40500 students including 80% from outside Venezuela. Known for strengths in Medicine, Modern Languages, Architecture, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is Venezuela's oldest and most prestigious university, offering free high-quality education on a UNESCO World Heritage campus.
Subject Strengths
MedicineModern LanguagesArchitectureCivil EngineeringArts & Humanities
Founded1721
TypePublic
Total Students40500
Intl Students80%
Faculty Ratio11
CampusUrban / UNESCO World Heritage Site
Campus Size164.2 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario de Caracas (HUC)
AccreditationMinisterio del Poder Popular para la Educación Universitaria (Venezuela)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#691-700
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Graduate, Specializations, Masters, Doctorates
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
CDCH-UCV, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Institute of Experimental Medicine
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación Universitaria (Venezuela)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · Varies by Faculty (OPSU Schedule)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · Varies by Faculty
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is primarily based on the National Admission Test (OPSU) and internal faculty-specific aptitude tests (PINA).
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Bolívar Digital / US Dollar
Living Cost
$4,800/yr
per year · VED / USD
PG Tuition
$1,500/yr
per year · VED / USD
Application Fee
$20
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$4,820/yr
tuition + living + essentials · VED / USD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$150
Financial AidOBE (Organización de Bienestar Estudiantil) grants, student dining, and transportation
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Graduate, Specializations, Masters, Doctorates programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Architecture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Social Communication | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$6,000
Average Salary After Graduation
65%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong national industry partnerships
Industry Connections
PDVSAEmpresas PolarBanco de VenezuelaMercantilCVG
Notable Alumni
Carlos Cruz-Diez, Rafael Caldera, Arturo Uslar Pietri, Jacinto Convit
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Limited university residences
Sports Facilities
Olympic Stadium, Covered Gymnasium, Baseball Stadium, Swimming pools
Student Clubs
Orfeón Universitario, Theater Groups, Student Federations (FCU)
Library Resources
Central Library (UNESCO protected building), faculty-specific libraries
Exchange Programs
Limited bilateral agreements with Latin American and European universities
Summer Programs
Not Available