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 |
The Andrés Bello Catholic University (also known as UCAB) is a private university in Venezuela. It's one of the biggest universities in Venezuela, with its main campus in Caracas. UCAB also has campuses in other cities like Los Teques, Guayana, and Coro.
The university is named after a famous Venezuelan writer, Andrés Bello. It was started in October 1953 by a religious group called the Society of Jesus. 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?
At UCAB, students can study many different subjects. These include economics, social sciences, humanities, education, engineering, and law. The university also offers advanced studies for those who want to learn even more.
UCAB publishes books and articles, mostly about human rights and cultural topics. In 2013, the university opened a new, modern library. This library helps students and teachers with their learning and research. UCAB also offers online courses, so students can learn from anywhere.
UCAB Student Achievements
UCAB students are very talented! In 2016, law students from UCAB won first place in a competition called the International Criminal Court Moot Competition. This competition was held in The Hague.
The university also has a Model United Nations team. This team has been active since 1996. They have even won the "best delegation" award at Harvard University in the United States.
Famous People Who Studied at UCAB
Many successful people have graduated from Andrés Bello Catholic University. Here are a few examples:
- José Antonio Abreu (a famous orchestra conductor and economist)
- Milos Alcalay (a Venezuelan diplomat)
- María Teresa Arnal (an industrial engineer)
- Ivonne Attas (an actress and politician)
- Henrique Capriles (a lawyer and governor)
- María Corina Machado (an engineer and former Assembly member)
- Valentina Quintero (an author, journalist, and TV host)
- Édgar Ramírez (a journalist and actor)
- Nery Santos Gómez (an author)
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Católica Andrés Bello para niños
- Education in Venezuela
- List of Jesuit sites
- List of universities in Venezuela
