List of 51 best universities in Venezuela

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Top 51 universities in Venezuela ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 788K citations received by 78.1K academic publications made by 51 universities from Venezuela, the popularity of 284 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. Central University of Venezuela

#52 in Latin America

#1185 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1721

2. University of the Andes

#75 in Latin America

#1561 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1810

3. University of Zulia

#206 in Latin America

#3160 in the World

Founded: 1891

4. University of Carabobo

#222 in Latin America

#3416 in the World

Founded: 1833

5. Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela

#226 in Latin America

#3461 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1967

6. Lisandro Alvarado Central Western University

#251 in Latin America

#3728 in the World

Founded: 1962

7. Andres Bello Catholic University

#256 in Latin America

#3837 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1953

8. Libertador Experimental Pedagogical University

#300 in Latin America

#4380 in the World

Founded: 1983

9. University of the East, Venezuela

#361 in Latin America

#5408 in the World

Founded: 1958

10. Metropolitan University - Venezuela

#363 in Latin America

#5440 in the World

Founded: 1965

11. Rafael Belloso Chacin University

#397 in Latin America

#6108 in the World

Founded: 1989

12. National Experimental University of Tachira

#400 in Latin America

#6169 in the World

Founded: 1974

13. University of Santa Maria

#439 in Latin America

#6860 in the World

Founded: 1953

14. Bolivarian University of Venezuela

#447 in Latin America

#6989 in the World

Founded: 2003

15. Simon Rodriguez National Experimental University

#454 in Latin America

#7089 in the World

Founded: 1974

16. Monteavila University

#475 in Latin America

#7468 in the World

Founded: 1998

17. Technological University of the Central Region

#548 in Latin America

#8263 in the World

Founded: 1979

18. National Experimental University of the Western Plains

#573 in Latin America

#8451 in the World

Founded: 1975

19. Bicentenary University of Aragua

#746 in Latin America

#9703 in the World

Founded: 1986

20. Fermin Toro University

#762 in Latin America

#9762 in the World

Founded: 1989

21. New Sparta University

#793 in Latin America

#9959 in the World

Founded: 1989

22. Antonio Jose de Sucre National Experimental Polytechnic University

#795 in Latin America

#9969 in the World

Founded: 1991

23. Catholic University of Tachira

#841 in Latin America

#10249 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

24. Experimental Security National University

#875 in Latin America

#10473 in the World

Enrollment: 50,000
Founded: 2009

25. National Experimental University of the Arts

#902 in Latin America

#10632 in the World

Founded: 2008

26. University of Health Sciences, Venezuela

#937 in Latin America

#10842 in the World

Enrollment: 20,000
Founded: 2016

27. Arturo Michelena University

#939 in Latin America

#10852 in the World

Founded: 2001

28. Rafael Maria Baralt National Experimental University

#950 in Latin America

#10914 in the World

Founded: 1982

29. Rafael Urdaneta University

#954 in Latin America

#10952 in the World

Founded: 1974

30. Jose Antonio Paez University

#1000 in Latin America

#11229 in the World

Founded: 1997

31. Cecilio Acosta Catholic University

#1039 in Latin America

#11379 in the World

Founded: 1983

32. Alejandro de Humboldt University

#1041 in Latin America

#11392 in the World

Founded: 1997

33. National Experimental University of Guayana, Puerto Ordaz

#1053 in Latin America

#11459 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 67%
Founded: 1982

34. National Experimental University of the Central Plains

San Juan de los Morros

#1069 in Latin America

#11519 in the World

Founded: 1977

35. Francisco de Miranda National Experimental University

#1073 in Latin America

#11556 in the World

Founded: 1977

36. Alonso de Ojeda University

#1147 in Latin America

#11900 in the World

Founded: 2002

37. Latin American and Caribbean University

#1194 in Latin America

#12077 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1993

38. Jose Maria Vargas University - Caracas

#1215 in Latin America

#12155 in the World

Founded: 1983

39. Yacambu University

#1232 in Latin America

#12199 in the World

Founded: 1989

40. Santa Rosa Catholic University

#1282 in Latin America

#12417 in the World

Founded: 1999

41. National Maritime Experimental University of the Caribbean

#1301 in Latin America

#12542 in the World

Founded: 1811

42. Valle del Momboy University

#1341 in Latin America

#12644 in the World

Founded: 1997

43. National Experimental University of Sur del Lago

Santa Barbara del Zulia

#1352 in Latin America

#12694 in the World

Founded: 2000

44. Margarita University

El Valle del Espiritu Santo

#1397 in Latin America

#12837 in the World

Founded: 2000

45. Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho University

#1425 in Latin America

#12945 in the World

Founded: 1987

46. Sport University of the South

#1461 in Latin America

#13088 in the World

Founded: 2006

47. Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez University

#1474 in Latin America

#13120 in the World

Founded: 1997

48. National Experimental University of Yaracuy

#1481 in Latin America

#13151 in the World

49. Panamerican University of Puerto

#1538 in Latin America

#13335 in the World

Founded: 1998

50. University of Falcon

#1580 in Latin America

#13453 in the World

Founded: 2004

51. Santa Ines University

#1747 in Latin America

#14080 in the World

Founded: 2005

The best cities to study in Venezuela based on the number of universities and their ranks are Caracas, Merida, Maracaibo, and Valencia.

Average cost of living for students in Venezuela is $580 + $29-210 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).