Universidad Católica Andres Bello

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Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB) is a prestigious private Jesuit university in Venezuela, highly regarded for its academic excellence, particularly in the fields of Social Sciences, Law, Engineering, and Humanities. Its faculties of Law, Economics, and Social Communication are consistently ranked among the best in the country, known for producing influential professionals and leaders. For international students, UCAB primarily facilitates academic exchanges through its Oficina de Relaciones Internacionales, which manages partnerships with universities globally, though the primary language of instruction is Spanish. While dedicated English-taught degree programs are not common, the International Relations office assists exchange students with integration and academic guidance, embodying UCAB's distinctive commitment to holistic education and social responsibility rooted in its Jesuit tradition.

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Andrés Bello Catholic University (Spanish: Universidad Católica Andrés Bello) is a private university in Venezuela. One of the largest universities in Venezuela, UCAB has campuses in several cities, such as Caracas (main campus), Los Teques, Guayana, and Coro. Named for Venezuelan writer Andrés Bello, UCAB was founded in October 1953 by the Society of Jesus (Episcopado Venezolano a la Compañía de Jesús). In 2025, it was ranked as the third best and top private university in Venezuela.

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