University of Zulia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3172 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #226 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 51 | In Venezuela |
| #1 of 5 | In Maracaibo |
| #613 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 53 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- luz.edu.ve
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 32%*
* The University of Zulia is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Research profile
University of Zulia has published 15,154 scientific papers with 85,249 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, and Physics.
University of Zulia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 77 | 141 |
| 1994 | 109 | 181 |
| 1995 | 150 | 269 |
| 1996 | 145 | 235 |
| 1997 | 160 | 288 |
| 1998 | 144 | 277 |
| 1999 | 221 | 292 |
| 2000 | 254 | 428 |
| 2001 | 330 | 511 |
| 2002 | 338 | 550 |
| 2003 | 341 | 726 |
| 2004 | 418 | 893 |
| 2005 | 444 | 1208 |
| 2006 | 563 | 1356 |
| 2007 | 683 | 1668 |
| 2008 | 706 | 1891 |
| 2009 | 756 | 2206 |
| 2010 | 825 | 2552 |
| 2011 | 1000 | 2499 |
| 2012 | 664 | 2898 |
| 2013 | 528 | 3317 |
| 2014 | 644 | 3539 |
| 2015 | 507 | 3588 |
| 2016 | 428 | 3497 |
| 2017 | 395 | 3579 |
| 2018 | 375 | 3898 |
| 2019 | 358 | 4375 |
| 2020 | 582 | 5373 |
| 2021 | 698 | 6255 |
| 2022 | 606 | 6081 |
| 2023 | 630 | 6697 |
| 2024 | 310 | 6407 |
| 2025 | 102 | 5347 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Zulia 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 (VEF) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,500,000 |
| Medicine | 2,000,000 |
| Law | 1,200,000 |
| Business Administration | 1,000,000 |
| Education | 800,000 |
| Psychology | 900,000 |
| Communications | 1,100,000 |
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 University of Zulia.
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 | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Técnico Superior | Forestry, Nursing |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Archiving, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Dance, Dentistry, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts, Geological Engineering, Graphic Design, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Law, Library Science, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Music, Native Language Education, Nursing, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Relations, Science Education, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Veterinary Science |
| Especialización | Management |
| Maestría | Agricultural Management, Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Computer Science, Ecology, Education, Educational Administration, Finance, Industrial Management, Marketing, Tropical Agriculture |
| Doctorado | Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Education, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Social Sciences |
University of Zulia alumni
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Osmariel Villalobos
- Occupations
- television presenterbeauty pageant contestantmodel
- Biography
-
Osmariel Maholi Villalobos Atencio is a Venezuelan TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Earth Venezuela in 2011. She represented Venezuela in Miss Earth 2012 in the Philippines and won the "Miss Earth-Water" (2nd runner up) title and Miss Photogenic Awards, gathering 28,000 votes combined through social media and the Miss Earth website.
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Gilberto Correa
- Occupations
- announcerpresenterjournalist
- Biography
-
Gilberto Emiro Correa Romero is a Venezuelan television personality known for hosting De Fiesta Con Venevision from 1969–1983 and Súper Sábado Sensacional from 1988 to 1996. Correa is also best known for his deep voice on Venevision's commercial bumpers and promos during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Enrique Márquez
- Occupations
- engineerpolitician
- Biography
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Enrique Octavio Márquez Pérez is a Venezuelan opposition leader and was a candidate in Venezuela's 2024 presidential election. On January 7, 2025, he was arrested by security forces and accused of planning a coup. He was released during the 2026 political prisoner release in Venezuela.
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Juan Pablo Guanipa
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Juan Pablo Isidoro Guanipa Villalobos is a Venezuelan lawyer and politician who served as deputy and First Vice President of the National Assembly, and leader of the Justice First political party. His 2017 election as governor of Zulia was controversially annulled by the national government after Guanipa refused to take an oath imposed on candidates after the election. He was a presidential candidate in the 2018 Venezuelan presidential election until the opposition decided to boycott the election. Guanipa was also the regional coordinator of the Justice First party in Zulia and chair of the Maracaibo Posible foundation. After months of harassment by the government, Guanipa was detained by the Maduro government in May 2025. He was released in 8 February 2026, but hours later, he was kidnapped by armed men and an order of house arrest was filed by Venezuelan authorities. After house arrest at his residence in Maracaibo, he was released under a general amnesty law on February 19, 2026.
University of Zulia faculties and divisions
| Campus : Cabimas | Accountancy, Administration, Civil Engineering, Economics, Education, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Special Education, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Campus : Punto Fijo | Accountancy, Administration, Biology, Chemistry, Education, Mathematics, Technology |
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agronomy |
| Faculty : Architecture and Design | Architecture, Graphic Design |
| Faculty : Arts | Fine Arts |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Economics and Social Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Education | Advertising and Publicity, Archiving, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Education, Journalism, Library Science, Literature |
| Faculty : Law and Political Science | Law, Political Sciences, Social Work |
| Faculty : Medicine | Biological and Life Sciences, Dietetics, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Science | Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science | Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | LUZ Universidad del Zulia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación Universitaria (MPPEU) |
| Motto | Post Nubila Phœbus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Edif. del Rectorado, Av. 16 (Guajira) con calle 67B (frente al Hospital Universitario) Maracaibo, Zulia Venezuela |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,552,000 |