14 Best universities for Political Science in Venezuela

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Venezuela ranked based on their research performance in Political Science. A graph of 97.5K citations received by 17.9K academic papers made by 14 universities in Venezuela was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Zulia

Venezuela | Maracaibo

For Political Science

#56 in Latin America

#879 in the World

Founded: 1891

2. Central University of Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Political Science

#65 in Latin America

#1012 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1721

3. University of the Andes

Venezuela | Merida

For Political Science

#128 in Latin America

#1577 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1810

4. Libertador Experimental Pedagogical University

Venezuela | Rubio

For Political Science

#149 in Latin America

#1826 in the World

Founded: 1983

5. Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Political Science

#173 in Latin America

#2033 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1967

6. University of Carabobo

Venezuela | Valencia

For Political Science

#209 in Latin America

#2350 in the World

Founded: 1833

7. University of the East, Venezuela

Venezuela | Cumana

For Political Science

#266 in Latin America

#2907 in the World

Founded: 1958

8. Andres Bello Catholic University

Venezuela | Caracas

For Political Science

#279 in Latin America

#3054 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1953

9. Lisandro Alvarado Central Western University

Venezuela | Barquisimeto

For Political Science

#280 in Latin America

#3060 in the World

Founded: 1962

10. Metropolitan University - Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Political Science

#326 in Latin America

#3765 in the World

Founded: 1965

11. Bolivarian University of Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Political Science

#360 in Latin America

#4539 in the World

Founded: 2003

12. Simon Rodriguez National Experimental University

Venezuela | Caracas

For Political Science

#370 in Latin America

#4767 in the World

Founded: 1974

13. National Experimental University of Tachira

Venezuela | San Cristobal

For Political Science

#386 in Latin America

#5298 in the World

Founded: 1974

14. University of Santa Maria

Venezuela | Caracas

For Political Science

#409 in Latin America

#5935 in the World

Founded: 1953

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