Andrés Bello Catholic University facts for kids
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Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
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Seal of Andrés Bello Catholic University
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| Motto | Ut innotescat multiformis sapientia Dei |
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Motto in English
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To make known the manifold wisdom of God |
| Type | Private |
| Established | October 23, 1953 |
| Affiliation | Society of Jesus |
| Chancellor | Jorge Urosa |
| Vice-Chancellor | Arturo Peraza S.J. |
| Rector | José Virtuoso S.J. |
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Distrito Capital
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| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue, white and yellow |
| Website | www.ucab.edu.ve |
Andrés Bello Catholic University (Spanish: Universidad Católica Andrés Bello), often called UCAB, is a top private university in Venezuela. It's one of the biggest universities in the country. UCAB has campuses in different cities, including Caracas (its main campus), Los Teques, Guayana, and Coro.
The university is named after Andrés Bello, a famous Venezuelan writer. It was started in October 1953 by the Society of Jesus, a group of Catholic priests. In 2017, UCAB was ranked as the fourth best university in Venezuela and the top private one.
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What Can You Study at UCAB?
UCAB offers many exciting programs for students. The university has different departments, like:
- Economics and Social Sciences
- Humanities and Education
- Engineering
- Theology
- Law School
All these departments also offer special courses for students who want to continue their education after their first degree. The university publishes books and articles, mostly about human rights and cultural topics.
Modern Learning Resources
In 2013, UCAB opened a brand new library. This library offers modern services to help students and teachers. It includes a Cultural Center and special resources for learning and research. UCAB also provides online courses, so students can learn from a distance.
Student Achievements and Competitions
UCAB students are very talented and often win awards.
- In 2016, UCAB law students won first place in the Spanish version of the International Criminal Court Moot Competition. This big competition took place in The Hague.
- The university's Model United Nations team has been active since 1996. This team pretends to be diplomats from different countries to solve global issues. They have won the "best delegation" award at Harvard University multiple times.
Famous People Who Went to UCAB
Many notable people have graduated from Andrés Bello Catholic University. Here are a few:
- José Antonio Abreu: A famous orchestra conductor, economist, and activist.
- Milos Alcalay: A Venezuelan diplomat.
- Nery Santos Gómez: A well-known author.
- Édgar Ramírez: A journalist and actor.
- María Corina Machado: An engineer, former Assembly member, and founder of the group Súmate.
- Valentina Quintero: An author, journalist, and television host.
- Henrique Capriles: A lawyer and former governor.
- Ivonne Attas: An actress and politician.
See Also
In Spanish: Universidad Católica Andrés Bello para niños
- Education in Venezuela
- List of Jesuit sites
- List of universities in Venezuela
