Andres Bello Catholic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3414 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #241 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #5 of 51 | In Venezuela |
| #2 of 16 | In Caracas |
| #2223 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- www.ucab.edu.ve
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; March-July) |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Andres Bello Catholic University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Andres Bello Catholic University has published 2,100 scientific papers with 2,858 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, History, and Engineering.
Andres Bello Catholic University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 2 |
| 1997 | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 2 |
| 2000 | 27 | 5 |
| 2001 | 33 | 7 |
| 2002 | 48 | 7 |
| 2003 | 28 | 12 |
| 2004 | 29 | 14 |
| 2005 | 58 | 15 |
| 2006 | 52 | 18 |
| 2007 | 65 | 31 |
| 2008 | 68 | 24 |
| 2009 | 81 | 49 |
| 2010 | 74 | 48 |
| 2011 | 84 | 49 |
| 2012 | 58 | 57 |
| 2013 | 89 | 76 |
| 2014 | 46 | 61 |
| 2015 | 88 | 89 |
| 2016 | 176 | 89 |
| 2017 | 115 | 95 |
| 2018 | 117 | 139 |
| 2019 | 81 | 137 |
| 2020 | 134 | 180 |
| 2021 | 108 | 214 |
| 2022 | 98 | 204 |
| 2023 | 105 | 315 |
| 2024 | 103 | 607 |
| 2025 | 48 | 312 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Andres Bello Catholic University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (Venezuelan Bolívar) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | Between 10,000,000 and 20,000,000 |
| Graduate Programs | Between 15,000,000 and 30,000,000 |
| Law School | Between 20,000,000 and 40,000,000 |
| Medical School | Between 30,000,000 and 60,000,000 |
| Engineering Programs | Between 15,000,000 and 30,000,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Andres Bello Catholic University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Técnico Superior | Education, Preschool Education |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Arts and Humanities, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Preschool Education, Psychology, Science Education, Social Work, Sociology, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology |
| Especialización | Administrative Law, Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Criminology, Economics, Education, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Labour and Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Law, Management, Safety Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology |
| Maestría | American Studies, Business Administration, Constitutional Law, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Labour and Industrial Relations, Latin American Studies, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Safety Engineering, Theology |
| Doctorado | Economics, Education, History, Law, Psychology |
Andres Bello Catholic University alumni
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Édgar Ramírez
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Édgar Filiberto Ramírez Arellano is a Venezuelan actor.
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Juan Guaidó
- Occupations
- industrial engineerpolitician
- Biography
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Juan Gerardo Antonio Guaidó Márquez is a Venezuelan politician and opposition figure. He belonged to the social-democratic party Popular Will, and was a federal deputy to the National Assembly representing the state of Vargas. He was a key figure in the Venezuelan presidential crisis between 2019 and 2023, when he was recognized by 88 countries, the European Parliament, Andean Parliament, Organization of American States etc. as the legitimate president of Venezuela vis-à-vis Nicolás Maduro by 49 countries.
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María Corina Machado
- Occupations
- human rights defenderindustrial engineerpolitician
- Biography
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María Corina Machado Parisca is a Venezuelan politician, activist, and prominent leader of the opposition to the administrations of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. She served as a member of the National Assembly of Venezuela from 2011 to 2014, and has run as a candidate in presidential elections. She was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize; she presented the medal to U.S. president Donald Trump after the 2026 U.S. strikes in Venezuela and capture of Maduro.
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Henrique Capriles Radonski
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Henrique Capriles Radonski is a Venezuelan politician and lawyer, who served as the 36th Governor of Miranda from 2008 to 2017.
Andres Bello Catholic University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics and Social Sciences | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Economics, Industrial Management, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Education | Administrative Law, Advertising and Publicity, American Studies, Amerindian Languages, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Education, History, Indigenous Studies, International Law, Labour Law, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics Education, Native Language, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Preschool Education, Private Law, Psychology, Science Education, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Theology | Christian Religious Studies, Comparative Religion, Religious Studies, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | UCAB Universidad Católica Andres Bello |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1953 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación Universitaria (MPPEU) |
| Motto | Ut innotescat multiformis sapientia Dei To make known the manifold wisdom of God |
| Colors | blue, white, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Urbanización Montalbán Apdo. 29068 Caracas, Distrito Capital, 1021 Venezuela |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,246,000 |