Top 51 universities in Venezuela

University of the Andes
Merida
- #1 in Venezuela
- #50 in Latin America
- #827 in the World
Acceptance Rate
35%
Enrollment
42,500
Founded
1810
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Central University of Venezuela
Caracas
- #2 in Venezuela
- #58 in Latin America
- #985 in the World
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
1721
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Andres Bello Catholic University
Caracas
- #3 in Venezuela
- #96 in Latin America
- #1461 in the World
Founded
1953
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University of Carabobo
Valencia
- #4 in Venezuela
- #171 in Latin America
- #2307 in the World
Enrollment
52,000
Founded
1833
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Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela
Caracas
- #5 in Venezuela
- #186 in Latin America
- #2496 in the World
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1967
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University of Zulia
Maracaibo
- #6 in Venezuela
- #218 in Latin America
- #2794 in the World
Founded
1891
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Lisandro Alvarado Central Western University
Barquisimeto
- #7 in Venezuela
- #219 in Latin America
- #2798 in the World
Founded
1962
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Libertador Experimental Pedagogical University
Rubio
- #8 in Venezuela
- #329 in Latin America
- #3841 in the World
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
1983
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Metropolitan University - Venezuela
Caracas
- #9 in Venezuela
- #362 in Latin America
- #4135 in the World
Enrollment
5,500
Founded
1965
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National Experimental University of Tachira
San Cristobal
- #10 in Venezuela
- #392 in Latin America
- #4465 in the World
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1974
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Rafael Belloso Chacin University
Maracaibo
- #11 in Venezuela
- #398 in Latin America
- #4546 in the World
Enrollment
22,500
Founded
1989
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University of the East, Venezuela
Cumana
- #12 in Venezuela
- #443 in Latin America
- #4901 in the World
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
1958
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Antonio Jose de Sucre National Experimental Polytechnic University
Barquisimeto
- #13 in Venezuela
- #581 in Latin America
- #6513 in the World
Enrollment
9,500
Founded
1991
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Simon Rodriguez National Experimental University
Caracas
- #14 in Venezuela
- #605 in Latin America
- #6787 in the World
Founded
1974
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Monteavila University
Caracas
- #15 in Venezuela
- #630 in Latin America
- #6996 in the World
Enrollment
1,391
Male:Female
32:68
Founded
1998
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New Sparta University
Caracas
- #16 in Venezuela
- #707 in Latin America
- #7844 in the World
Founded
1989
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Fermin Toro University
Cabudare
- #17 in Venezuela
- #715 in Latin America
- #7932 in the World
Founded
1989
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Experimental Security National University
Caracas
- #18 in Venezuela
- #733 in Latin America
- #8135 in the World
Founded
2009
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National Experimental University of the Western Plains
Barinas
- #19 in Venezuela
- #763 in Latin America
- #8420 in the World
Founded
1975
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Bolivarian University of Venezuela
Caracas
- #20 in Venezuela
- #798 in Latin America
- #8743 in the World
Enrollment
45,000
Founded
2003
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National Experimental University of Guayana, Puerto Ordaz
Ciudad Guayana
- #21 in Venezuela
- #808 in Latin America
- #8841 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Enrollment
750
Founded
1982
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Rafael Urdaneta University
Maracaibo
- #22 in Venezuela
- #809 in Latin America
- #8847 in the World
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1974
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Catholic University of Tachira
San Cristobal
- #23 in Venezuela
- #830 in Latin America
- #9065 in the World
Founded
1982
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National Experimental University of Sur del Lago
Santa Barbara del Zulia
- #24 in Venezuela
- #839 in Latin America
- #9147 in the World
Founded
2000
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Francisco de Miranda National Experimental University
Santa Ana de Coro
- #25 in Venezuela
- #840 in Latin America
- #9148 in the World
Founded
1977
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Bicentenary University of Aragua
Maracay
- #26 in Venezuela
- #899 in Latin America
- #9592 in the World
Founded
1986
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National Experimental University of the Arts
Caracas
- #27 in Venezuela
- #914 in Latin America
- #9755 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Founded
2008
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University of Santa Maria
Caracas
- #28 in Venezuela
- #973 in Latin America
- #10254 in the World
Enrollment
22,500
Founded
1953
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National Maritime Experimental University of the Caribbean
Catia La Mar
- #29 in Venezuela
- #981 in Latin America
- #10286 in the World
Enrollment
3,500
Founded
1811
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Valle del Momboy University
Valera
- #30 in Venezuela
- #1009 in Latin America
- #10472 in the World
Founded
1997
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Yacambu University
Barquisimeto
- #31 in Venezuela
- #1011 in Latin America
- #10488 in the World
Founded
1989
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Jose Antonio Paez University
Valencia
- #32 in Venezuela
- #1029 in Latin America
- #10594 in the World
Founded
1997
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Jose Maria Vargas University - Caracas
Caracas
- #33 in Venezuela
- #1030 in Latin America
- #10596 in the World
Founded
1983
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Technological University of the Central Region
Guacara
- #34 in Venezuela
- #1131 in Latin America
- #11276 in the World
Founded
1979
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National Experimental University of the Central Plains
San Juan de los Morros
- #35 in Venezuela
- #1136 in Latin America
- #11326 in the World
Founded
1977
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Panamerican University of Puerto
Puerto Cabello
- #36 in Venezuela
- #1176 in Latin America
- #11514 in the World
Acceptance Rate
43%
Founded
1998
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Sport University of the South
San Carlos
- #37 in Venezuela
- #1203 in Latin America
- #11671 in the World
Founded
2006
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University of Health Sciences, Venezuela
Caracas
- #38 in Venezuela
- #1209 in Latin America
- #11693 in the World
Founded
2016
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Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez University
Maracaibo
- #39 in Venezuela
- #1228 in Latin America
- #11810 in the World
Founded
1997
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Alejandro de Humboldt University
Caracas
- #40 in Venezuela
- #1240 in Latin America
- #11855 in the World
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1997
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Arturo Michelena University
Valencia
- #41 in Venezuela
- #1265 in Latin America
- #11977 in the World
Founded
2001
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Rafael Maria Baralt National Experimental University
Cabimas
- #42 in Venezuela
- #1283 in Latin America
- #12057 in the World
Founded
1982
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Margarita University
El Valle del Espiritu Santo
- #43 in Venezuela
- #1290 in Latin America
- #12105 in the World
Founded
2000
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University of Falcon
Punto Fijo
- #44 in Venezuela
- #1378 in Latin America
- #12505 in the World
Founded
2004
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National Experimental University of Yaracuy
San Felipe
- #45 in Venezuela
- #1386 in Latin America
- #12541 in the World
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Alonso de Ojeda University
Ciudad Ojeda
- #46 in Venezuela
- #1415 in Latin America
- #12652 in the World
Founded
2002
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Santa Rosa Catholic University
Caracas
- #47 in Venezuela
- #1432 in Latin America
- #12730 in the World
Acceptance Rate
85%
Founded
1999
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Cecilio Acosta Catholic University
Maracaibo
- #48 in Venezuela
- #1494 in Latin America
- #13026 in the World
Founded
1983
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Latin American and Caribbean University
Caracas
- #49 in Venezuela
- #1628 in Latin America
- #13552 in the World
Founded
1993
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Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho University
Anaco
- #50 in Venezuela
- #1737 in Latin America
- #14042 in the World
Founded
1987
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Santa Ines University
Barinas
- #51 in Venezuela
- #1756 in Latin America
- #14168 in the World
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
2005
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The best cities to study in Venezuela based on the number of universities and their ranks are Merida, Caracas, Valencia, and Maracaibo.

Average cost of living for students in Venezuela is $350 + $19-139 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).