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Universidad de Los Andes

Universidad de Los Andes Ranking

country rank: 2
world rank: 1686

University Overview

Universidad de Los Andes ranking (University of the Andes) was founded in 1810 as a non-profit public higher-education school located in the urban setting of the small city of Merida (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  This institution also has a branch campus in Trujillo and Tachira. Universidad de Los Andes ranking (ULA) is a very large (Topuniversitieslist enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution that is officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela). Universidad de Los Andes (ULA)  provides courses and programs leading to legally recognized higher education degrees in a variety of fields, including pre-bachelor degrees (certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctoral degrees. For further information, see the degree levels and fields of study matrix below from Topuniversitieslist. This Venezuelan university, which is 212 years old, has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. This Venezuelan higher education school is fairly selective, with acceptance rates ranging from 70 to 80 percent. Students may take use of a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning options, as well as administrative services, all of which are available at ULA.

Universidad de Los Andes Ranking

University Identity

Name Universidad de Los Andes

University of the Andes
Acronym ULA
Founded 1810
Motto Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Colours Blue and white

University Location

Address Avenida 3 - Edificio del Rectorado Merida 5101 Merida Venezuela
Tel +58 (274) 240 1111
Fax +58 (274) 240 1111
Other locations Trujillo and Tachira

Yearly Tuition Range

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported 1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International
students
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) 2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 70-80%
Admission Office Avenida 3 Entre calles 23 y 24 Mérida 5101 (274) 240 2327

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 40,000-44,999
Academic Staff 3,000-3,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification

Facilities and Services

Library Yes
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Not reported
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

Memberships and Affiliations

Not available; please submit a list of official affiliations and memberships to relevant associations and organizations.

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