Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3686 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #260 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #6 of 51 | In Venezuela |
| #3 of 16 | In Caracas |
| #548 of 1,009 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 75 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.usb.ve
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - December; January-April; April-July) |
We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela 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
Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela has published 8,797 scientific papers with 159,210 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Materials Science.
Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 91 | 464 |
| 1994 | 81 | 542 |
| 1995 | 116 | 582 |
| 1996 | 114 | 615 |
| 1997 | 160 | 713 |
| 1998 | 147 | 755 |
| 1999 | 179 | 924 |
| 2000 | 192 | 1027 |
| 2001 | 204 | 1238 |
| 2002 | 395 | 1608 |
| 2003 | 304 | 1706 |
| 2004 | 243 | 2039 |
| 2005 | 302 | 2623 |
| 2006 | 355 | 3090 |
| 2007 | 360 | 3491 |
| 2008 | 421 | 3855 |
| 2009 | 388 | 4247 |
| 2010 | 355 | 4582 |
| 2011 | 387 | 5371 |
| 2012 | 351 | 6027 |
| 2013 | 339 | 6576 |
| 2014 | 327 | 7118 |
| 2015 | 326 | 7399 |
| 2016 | 271 | 7586 |
| 2017 | 267 | 7703 |
| 2018 | 216 | 7965 |
| 2019 | 209 | 8792 |
| 2020 | 212 | 10120 |
| 2021 | 173 | 11057 |
| 2022 | 121 | 9912 |
| 2023 | 114 | 9804 |
| 2024 | 71 | 8736 |
| 2025 | 40 | 7484 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela 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 | 1,500,000 VEF |
| Graduate | 2,000,000 VEF |
| Doctorate | 2,500,000 VEF |
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 Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela.
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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Técnico Superior | Agriculture, Business Administration, Ecology, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Hotel Management, International Business, Maintenance Technology, Mechanical Equipment and Maintenance, Taxation, Tourism, Transport Economics |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hotel Management, International Business, Maintenance Technology, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Veterinary Science |
| Especialización | Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Management, Foreign Languages Education, Industrial Design, Industrial Maintenance, Management, Marketing, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Services, Transport and Communications |
| Maestría | Applied Linguistics, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, Transport and Communications |
| Doctorado | Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Food Science, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development |
Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela faculties and divisions
| Campus : Litoral | Business Administration, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Engineering, Hotel Management, International Business, Maintenance Technology, Mechanical Equipment and Maintenance, Taxation, Tourism, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Centre : IGLU-Caribbean Studies | Caribbean Studies |
| Centre : Petroleum Technological Training and Development | Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Centre : Seismic Data Interpretation | Seismology |
| Centre : Statistics and Mathematical Software | Mathematics, Software Engineering, Statistics |
| Centre : Surface and Interface Engineering | Engineering |
| Department/Division : Administration and Industry | Administration, Hotel Management, Industrial Engineering, Service Trades, Tourism |
| Department/Division : Biology | Biology, Cell Biology, Environmental Studies |
| Department/Division : Physics and Mathematics | Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Statistics |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences and Humanities | Administration, Architecture, Behavioural Sciences, Design, Economics, Fine Arts, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Town Planning |
| Institute : Energy | Energy Engineering |
| Institute : Historical Research | History |
| Institute : Latin American Studies | Latin American Studies |
| Institute : Marine Science and Technology | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Institute : Natural Resources | Natural Resources |
| Institute : Regional and Urban Studies | Regional Studies, Urban Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | USB Simón Bolívar University, Venezuela Universidad Simón Bolívar |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación Universitaria (MPPEU) |
| Motto | La Universidad del Futuro The University of the Future |
| Colors | yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carretera Hoyo de la Puerta, Valle de Sartenejas Caracas, Miranda Venezuela |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,246,000 |