Academic Index Last updated: May 23, 2026

51 Best Universities in Venezuela

Discover the top 51 universities in Venezuela with our comprehensive academic index. The algorithmic evaluation processed 79.2K scholarly outputs and 825.8K peer-reviewed citations, mapping the region's total research impact.

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1

Caracas

Central University of Venezuela

#50 in Latin America #1113 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1721 Founded

2

Merida

University of the Andes

#82 in Latin America #1580 in the World

11% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1810 Founded

3

Valencia

University of Carabobo

#217 in Latin America #3116 in the World

26% Acceptance

1833 Founded

4

Maracaibo

University of Zulia

#226 in Latin America #3172 in the World

32% Acceptance

1891 Founded

5

Caracas

Andres Bello Catholic University

#241 in Latin America #3414 in the World

50% Acceptance

14,997 Enrollment

1278 Avg SAT

1953 Founded

6

Caracas

Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela

#260 in Latin America #3686 in the World

10% Acceptance

1967 Founded

7

Cumana

University of the East, Venezuela

#266 in Latin America #3757 in the World

26% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1958 Founded

8

Barquisimeto

Lisandro Alvarado Central Western University

#313 in Latin America #4357 in the World

29% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1962 Founded

9

Rubio

Libertador Experimental Pedagogical University

#336 in Latin America #4874 in the World

30% Acceptance

14,997 Enrollment

1983 Founded

10

Caracas

Metropolitan University – Venezuela

#364 in Latin America #5485 in the World

32% Acceptance

1965 Founded

11

San Cristobal

National Experimental University of Tachira

#374 in Latin America #5630 in the World

33% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1974 Founded

12

Maracaibo

Rafael Belloso Chacin University

#380 in Latin America #5844 in the World

35% Acceptance

1989 Founded

13

Caracas

University of Santa Maria

#434 in Latin America #6807 in the World

46% Acceptance

5,200 Enrollment

1953 Founded

14

Caracas

Simon Rodriguez National Experimental University

#439 in Latin America #6946 in the World

48% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1974 Founded

15

Caracas

Bolivarian University of Venezuela

#453 in Latin America #7231 in the World

50% Acceptance

1278 Avg SAT

2003 Founded

16

Cabudare

Fermin Toro University

#576 in Latin America #8358 in the World

52% Acceptance

1989 Founded

17

Caracas

Monteavila University

#688 in Latin America #9072 in the World

56% Acceptance

1998 Founded

18

San Cristobal

Catholic University of Tachira

#717 in Latin America #9291 in the World

60% Acceptance

1982 Founded

19

Valencia

Jose Antonio Paez University

#735 in Latin America #9389 in the World

57% Acceptance

1997 Founded

20

Maracay

Bicentenary University of Aragua

#738 in Latin America #9401 in the World

56% Acceptance

1986 Founded

21

Caracas

New Sparta University

#759 in Latin America #9577 in the World

56% Acceptance

1989 Founded

22

Barinas

National Experimental University of the Western Plains

#762 in Latin America #9593 in the World

58% Acceptance

1975 Founded

23

San Juan de los Morros

National Experimental University of the Central Plains

#779 in Latin America #9683 in the World

61% Acceptance

1977 Founded

24

Ciudad Guayana

National Experimental University of Guayana, Puerto Ordaz

#837 in Latin America #10087 in the World

67% Acceptance

1982 Founded

25

Maracaibo

Rafael Urdaneta University

#847 in Latin America #10151 in the World

62% Acceptance

1974 Founded

26

Valencia

Arturo Michelena University

#863 in Latin America #10238 in the World

58% Acceptance

2001 Founded

27

Guacara

Technological University of the Central Region

#898 in Latin America #10432 in the World

56% Acceptance

1979 Founded

28

Caracas

Alejandro de Humboldt University

#962 in Latin America #10847 in the World

54% Acceptance

1997 Founded

29

Barquisimeto

Antonio Jose de Sucre National Experimental Polytechnic University

#964 in Latin America #10862 in the World

53% Acceptance

1991 Founded

30

Caracas

Experimental Security National University

#966 in Latin America #10886 in the World

52% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

2009 Founded

31

Santa Barbara del Zulia

National Experimental University of Sur del Lago

#1000 in Latin America #11032 in the World

51% Acceptance

2000 Founded

32

Caracas

University of Health Sciences, Venezuela

#1008 in Latin America #11055 in the World

50% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

2016 Founded

33

Barquisimeto

Yacambu University

#1012 in Latin America #11071 in the World

50% Acceptance

1989 Founded

34

Cabimas

Rafael Maria Baralt National Experimental University

#1029 in Latin America #11148 in the World

49% Acceptance

1982 Founded

35

Caracas

National Experimental University of the Arts

#1041 in Latin America #11190 in the World

49% Acceptance

2008 Founded

36

Valera

Valle del Momboy University

#1062 in Latin America #11289 in the World

48% Acceptance

1997 Founded

37

Caracas

Latin American and Caribbean University

#1140 in Latin America #11686 in the World

48% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

38

Coro

Francisco de Miranda National Experimental University

#1159 in Latin America #11779 in the World

47% Acceptance

1977 Founded

39

Catia La Mar

National Maritime Experimental University of the Caribbean

#1207 in Latin America #11975 in the World

47% Acceptance

1811 Founded

40

Caracas

Santa Rosa Catholic University

#1246 in Latin America #12147 in the World

47% Acceptance

1999 Founded

41

Maracaibo

Cecilio Acosta Catholic University

#1248 in Latin America #12158 in the World

47% Acceptance

1983 Founded

42

Caracas

Jose Maria Vargas University – Caracas

#1263 in Latin America #12252 in the World

46% Acceptance

1983 Founded

43

Anaco

Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho University

#1382 in Latin America #12690 in the World

46% Acceptance

1987 Founded

44

El Valle del Espiritu Santo

Margarita University

#1391 in Latin America #12728 in the World

46% Acceptance

2000 Founded

45

Puerto Cabello

Panamerican University of Puerto

#1433 in Latin America #12896 in the World

46% Acceptance

1998 Founded

46

Punto Fijo

University of Falcon

#1445 in Latin America #12925 in the World

46% Acceptance

2004 Founded

47

San Carlos

Sport University of the South

#1496 in Latin America #13112 in the World

45% Acceptance

2006 Founded

48

San Felipe

National Experimental University of Yaracuy

#1516 in Latin America #13177 in the World

45% Acceptance

49

Maracaibo

Dr. Jose Gregorio Hernandez University

#1562 in Latin America #13326 in the World

45% Acceptance

1997 Founded

50

Ciudad Ojeda

Alonso de Ojeda University

#1583 in Latin America #13409 in the World

45% Acceptance

2002 Founded

51

Barinas

Santa Ines University

#1676 in Latin America #13756 in the World

45% Acceptance

2005 Founded