About ULA

University of the Andes (ULA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Merida, Venezuela. ULA is a part of OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).

The institution is among the top-930 in the world, according to QS International University Ranking.

ULA is developing different scientific directions and invites students to join the research.

Location
Merida, Venezuela
Establishment year
1810
Students
54,595
International students
468
Acceptance rate
80%
Rating QS 2023
#928

ULA tuition fees

The academic calendar at ULA is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For foreign students, the annual tuition at ULA starts from 1,000 USD. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.

Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
No
Bachelor
Foreign
1,000 USD/year
Masterthere are free programs
Foreign
1,000 USD/year

ULA campus

The campus of ULA is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Not only locals study at ULA, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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1,000 USD

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