Universidad Católica Andrés Bello | |
 Seal of Andrés Bello Catholic University | |
| Motto | Ut innotescat multiformis sapientia Dei |
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Motto in English | To make known the manifold wisdom of God |
| Type | Private |
| Established | October 23, 1953; 72 years ago (1953-10-23)[1] |
| Affiliation | Society of Jesus[2] |
| Chancellor | Jorge Urosa[3] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Arturo Peraza S.J. |
| Rector | José Virtuoso S.J. |
| Location | ,, |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue, white and yellow |
| Website | www.ucab.edu.ve |
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Andrés Bello Catholic University (Spanish:Universidad Católica Andrés Bello) is aprivate university inVenezuela. One of the largest universities in Venezuela, UCAB has campuses in several cities, such asCaracas (main campus),Los Teques,Guayana, andCoro.
Named for Venezuelan writerAndrés Bello, UCAB was founded in October 1953 by theSociety of Jesus (Episcopado Venezolano a la Compañía de Jesús). In 2025, it was ranked as the third best and top private university in Venezuela.[4]
Academic departments of the school include that of Economics and Social Sciences, Humanities and Education, Engineering, Theology, and the Law School. All faculties also offer postgraduate education.[5] The university publications deal mainly with human rights issues[6] and cultural topics.[7] In 2013 the university opened its new library with the goal of delivering state-of-the-art services to faculty and students, including its Cultural Center and Resources for Learning and Research.[8] The university also offers on-line courses and distance learning.[9]
In 2016, UCAB law students took first place in the Spanish version of theInternational Criminal Court Moot Competition atThe Hague.[10] The university'sModel United Nations team has been active since 1996, and has won the best delegation award atHarvard University.
Among its notable graduates are:
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