Overview
Established in 1810, the Universidad de Los Andes (University of the Andes) is a non-profit public higher education institution 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. 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) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad de Los Andes (ULA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 214-year-old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Venezuelan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. ULA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Los Andes  |
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| Name (English) | 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 |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida 3 - Edificio del Rectorado Merida 5101 Merida Venezuela |
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+58 (274) 240 1111 |
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+58 (274) 240 1111 |
| Other locations | Trujillo and Tachira |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de Los Andes's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad de Los Andes's Facebook page
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Universidad de Los Andes's YouTube channel
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Universidad de Los Andes's main LinkedIn profile
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