Top 51 universities in Venezuela: Rankings & Acceptance rate

Rank 🏆	University name	Acceptance rate Acc. rate	City & State
1	University of the Andes	75%	Merida
2	Andres Bello Catholic University		Caracas
3	Central University of Venezuela		Caracas
4	Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela		Caracas
5	University of Carabobo		Valencia
6	University of Zulia		Maracaibo
7	Lisandro Alvarado Central Western University		Barquisimeto
8	University of the East, Venezuela		Cumana
9	Rafael Belloso Chacin University		Maracaibo
10	Libertador Experimental Pedagogical University		Rubio

11	National Experimental University of Tachira		San Cristobal
12	Metropolitan University - Venezuela		Caracas
13	Antonio Jose de Sucre National Experimental Polytechnic University		Barquisimeto
14	National Experimental University of Guayana, Puerto Ordaz	75%	Ciudad Guayana
15	Simon Rodriguez National Experimental University		Caracas
16	New Sparta University		Caracas
17	National Experimental University of the Western Plains		Barinas
18	Monteavila University		Caracas
19	Experimental Security National University		Caracas
20	Rafael Urdaneta University		Maracaibo
21	Francisco de Miranda National Experimental University		Santa Ana de Coro
22	Fermin Toro University		Cabudare
23	Margarita University		El Valle del Espiritu Santo
24	Valle del Momboy University		Valera
25	National Experimental University of Sur del Lago		Santa Barbara del Zulia
26	Yacambu University		Barquisimeto
27	Catholic University of Tachira		San Cristobal
28	National Maritime Experimental University of the Caribbean		Catia La Mar
29	Bolivarian University of Venezuela		Caracas
30	National Experimental University of the Central Plains		San Juan de los Morros
31	Bicentenary University of Aragua		Maracay
32	National Experimental University of the Arts		Caracas
33	Technological University of the Central Region		Guacara
34	University of Health Sciences, Venezuela		Caracas
35	University of Santa Maria		Caracas
36	Jose Antonio Paez University		Valencia
37	Jose Maria Vargas University - Caracas		Caracas
38	Sport University of the South		San Carlos
39	Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez University		Maracaibo
40	Rafael Maria Baralt National Experimental University		Cabimas
41	National Experimental University of Yaracuy		San Felipe
42	University of Falcon		Punto Fijo
43	Arturo Michelena University		Valencia
44	Alejandro de Humboldt University		Caracas
45	Alonso de Ojeda University		Ciudad Ojeda
46	Santa Rosa Catholic University		Caracas
47	Panamerican University of Puerto		Puerto Cabello
48	Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho University		Anaco
49	Latin American and Caribbean University		Caracas
50	Santa Ines University		Barinas

51	Cecilio Acosta Catholic University		Maracaibo

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).