Universidad Central de Venezuela

Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV), founded in 1721, is one of the country's oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions. Located in Caracas, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields such as arts, sciences, engineering, and social sciences. Known for its iconic modernist architecture by Carlos Raúl Villanueva, UCV is a center for academic excellence, research, and cultural development in Venezuela. It plays a significant role in national intellectual life and has a large, diverse student body committed to education and societal progress.