Metropolitan University – Venezuela: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5485 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 364 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 10 of 51 | In Venezuela |
| # 2935 of 6,403 | For Philosophy |
| Top 1-3 | For 6 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination or admission certificate of official academic test |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - February; March-July; July-September) |
We've calculated the 32% acceptance rate for Metropolitan 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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Metropolitan University – Venezuela.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Metropolitan University – Venezuela faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Metropolitan University – Venezuela.
Faculty : Economics and Social Sciences
Accountancy
Administration
Banking
Economics
Law
Management
Marketing
Social Sciences
Faculty : Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Production Engineering
Faculty : Law and Political Sciences
Law
Political Sciences
Faculty : Sciences and Arts
Arts and Humanities
Chemistry
Education
Educational Sciences
English
Linguistics
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Physics
Psychology
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 Metropolitan University – Venezuela.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
Técnico Superior
Education
Preschool Education
Licenciatura
Accountancy
Administration
Applied Mathematics
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Ethics
Law
Mechanical Engineering
Modern Languages
Philosophy
Production Engineering
Psychology
Especialización
Commercial Law
Finance
International Business
Maestría
Business Administration
Computer Engineering
Engineering Management
Finance
Government
Marketing
Political Sciences
Research profile
Metropolitan University - Venezuela has published 1,159 scientific papers with 1,318 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Biology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,065
/ 1,230
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
907
/ 1,002
|
| Political Science |
640
/ 745
|
| Environmental Science |
379
/ 454
|
| Geography and Cartography |
330
/ 382
|
| Sociology |
282
/ 251
|
| Law |
192
/ 278
|
| Medicine |
160
/ 213
|
| Biology |
152
/ 240
|
| Computer Science |
149
/ 259
|
| History |
143
/ 191
|
| Archaeology |
139
/ 191
|
| Psychology |
137
/ 124
|
| Business |
128
/ 168
|
| Engineering |
126
/ 270
|
| Geology |
112
/ 179
|
| Physics |
91
/ 191
|
| Economics |
89
/ 182
|
| Mathematics |
87
/ 113
|
| Pathology |
76
/ 102
|
| Ecology |
70
/ 127
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
70
/ 158
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
69
/ 140
|
| Education |
69
/ 41
|
| Paleontology |
56
/ 134
|
| Development Studies |
53
/ 138
|
| Management |
53
/ 53
|
| Social Psychology |
53
/ 71
|
| Mathematics Education |
49
/ 25
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
47
/ 133
|
| Linguistics |
45
/ 95
|
| Finance |
41
/ 72
|
| Chemistry |
41
/ 80
|
| Art & Design |
38
/ 79
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
36
/ 15
|
| Statistics |
36
/ 75
|
| Human-Computer Interaction |
35
/ 57
|
| Marketing |
34
/ 35
|
| Oceanography |
34
/ 27
|
| Anthropology |
33
/ 20
|
Annual publication & citation counts
5 Notable alumni
1. Carlos Ocariz
1971-. (aged 55)
politician
civil engineer
Carlos Eduardo Ocariz Guerra is a Venezuelan politician and engineer. He was the mayor and former deputy of Sucre Municipality in east Caracas. Ocariz is a member of Justice First. On 22 February 2012, he announced he planned to run for the office of Governor of the state of Miranda after then Governor Henrique Capriles Radonski was announced as the...
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2. Carolina Cruz-Neira
computer scientist
Carolina Cruz-Neira is an American computer scientist, researcher, designer, educator, and a pioneer of virtual reality. She is known for inventing the cave automatic virtual environment (CAVE). She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), Forbes Magazine 50 over 50 Innovator (2025), a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a member of the...
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3. Irene Sáez
1961-. (aged 65)
mayor
governor
model
beauty pageant contestant
actor
Irene Lailin Sáez Conde is a Venezuelan politician and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1981. She has been a model, was the mayor of Chacao (a municipality of Caracas), governor of the state of Nueva Esparta and a presidential candidate in 1998.
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4. Moisés Naím
1952-. (aged 74)
writer
economist
journalist
politician
Moisés Naím is a Venezuelan journalist and writer. He is a Distinguished Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
All 5 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UNIMETUniversidad Metropolitana
Founded
1965
Motto
Enseñando el CaminoTeaching the Way
Academic calendar
October to September (October - February; March-July; July-September)
Address
Av. Boyacá con autopista Petare-Guarenas Urbanización Terrazas del Ávila Caracas, 1073 Venezuela
City Population
2,246,000
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