Universidad Católica Andrés Bello

Key Highlights

• Private, nonprofit institution of higher education belonging to the Society of Jesus
• Established in Caracas in 1953 after its foundation was decreed in 1951
• This profile covers the Montalbán campus rather than the Guayana location
• Active undergraduate admissions and September 2026–January 2027 registration confirm current operation

Student Life & Environment

Student life at Montalbán extends beyond classroom study through culture, sport, literature, social outreach, volunteering and activities connected to UCAB’s Jesuit identity. The university’s student-life portal directs students to its Culture Directorate, sports services, Centro Cultural, university parish, social-extension work and the Vida UCAB platform. These channels provide structured ways to participate, although current schedules and entry requirements should be confirmed directly with the responsible unit. Support services include psychological advising and university units intended to accompany students during their studies. Economic-support programs can also include advising and follow-up activities. UCAB’s social-extension model emphasizes ongoing work with surrounding communities, which may appeal to students interested in service or community-based experience alongside their degree. The selected official sources did not verify university-operated residential housing at Montalbán. Students moving to Caracas should therefore ask UCAB whether it maintains an approved housing referral list and independently assess leases, commuting time, utilities and neighborhood conditions. Similarly, no current meal-plan price or comprehensive club directory was verified. Prospective students should use the official culture, sports and Vida UCAB channels for the latest activity information rather than assume that every program runs each semester.

Location & Surroundings

The Caracas location is at the end of Avenida Teherán in Montalbán, postal zone 1020. UCAB consistently labels this location Montalbán and distinguishes it from its Guayana site in Puerto Ordaz. Applicants should use the Montalbán designation when checking program availability, admissions documents, fees or campus appointments. Studying here places students in Venezuela’s capital and within a large metropolitan setting rather than a self-contained residential college town. That can provide access to public institutions, businesses, cultural organizations and community projects, but travel conditions and daily logistics can vary substantially. The official sources reviewed did not provide a current, comprehensive student-transport plan or verified residence options. Students relocating to Caracas should compare housing based on a realistic commute to Avenida Teherán, confirm transportation arrangements for evening classes, and ask the university about current campus access and security procedures. International applicants should also consider currency conversion, telecommunications and local documentation needs before arrival. UCAB publishes contact hours and campus channels online, but operational arrangements should be reconfirmed close to the start of the semester.

Costs & Career Outcomes

UCAB calculates undergraduate charges by units of credit rather than publishing one universal tuition figure. Its page for the September 2026–January 2027 semester instructs students to total the units attached to their selected subjects, apply the established unit value and add the registration charge. A personalized online calculator can account for course type, program or campus discounts, exemptions and economic support. Because the amount depends on the actual academic load and profile, applicants should request a written estimate for their planned first semester. UCAB’s current public pages contained inconsistent displayed unit values: the general 2026 admissions page used US$21 in its examples, while a current support article stated a US$20 base value payable in bolívares at the official central-bank exchange rate. Students should not budget from either figure alone. The personalized calculator and semester-specific administrative circular should be treated as controlling before payment. Economic support includes proportional-fee assistance, externally supported scholarships, a work-scholarship program and student-cooperator opportunities. Several options are designed for continuing students from the third semester and require demonstrated financial need and satisfactory progress, so new entrants should not assume immediate eligibility. UCAB also maintains alumni and employment-related channels, while some support roles provide work experience aligned with a student’s profile. No reliable current graduate salary or placement rate was found; career outcomes should be evaluated through program-level internship, employer and alumni evidence.