Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt
| Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt | |
 | |
| Motto | A Suscipit in Adventu Altius Instituere |
|---|---|
Motto in English | A Dynamic Approach in Higher Education |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1997 |
| Rector | Francisco Espert Soro |
| Students | 12,200 |
| Undergraduates | 11,000 |
| Postgraduates | 1,200 |
| Location |
 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Red white and black |
| Website | www.unihumboldt.edu.ve |
Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt was named in honor of Alexander von Humboldt German naturalist and explorer. UAH is a Venezuelan private university sponsored by the Civil Association Educational Humboldt, created by the National University Council in Resolution No. 28 of 25 July 1997 and authorized in its operation by Presidential Decree No. 2.225 of December 1, 1997.
Student body
Enrollment is 12,200 including 1200 graduate students, approximately 70 percent women, 30 percent men.
Academic offerings
UAH offers six bachelor's degree programs and two Engineer's degree programs known as an Engineer Diploma (abbreviated Dipl. Ing. or DI) Engineering education including eight diploma programs and two masters degree programs (MBA) through its three schools.
- School Social Sciences and Economy
- School Engineering
- School Humanities and Education.
Degrees
School of Engineering
- Civil Maintenance
- Software Engineering
UAH offers the following undergraduate programs:
School of Humanities and Education
- Modern Languages
- Publicity - Advertising
School of Social Sciences and Economy
- Administration
- Accounting
- Economy
- Tourism Administration
- International Commerce
Research
Research is conducted within the individual colleges. Major interdisciplinary research thrusts include:
- Information Technology
- Management of science and technology Modeling and simulation
- Systems engineering; and robotics.
Accreditation
UAH "Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt" is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education.
Rector
Soc. Manuel Carlos Sulbarán
Location
The main university campus is located in Caracas, Miranda State.
- Los Dos Caminos
Av. Rómulo Gallegos, Con 1ra. Transversal de Montecristo Edificio Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt. Caracas
There are campuses in Caracas District Capital in:
- Plaza Venezuela (Principal)
Av. Lima, entre Plaza Venezuela y Av. Libertador, Edif. Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt. Caracas
- Plaza Venezuela (Faces)
Av. Lima, entre Plaza Venezuela y Av. Libertador, Edif. Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt. Caracas
- El Bosque
Av. Principal del Bosque (Frente a Proseín) Edif. Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt. Caracas
- Valencia, Carabobo State
Final Av. Pocaterra, Cruce con Calle Colinas, El Trigal Centro, Edif. Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt.
See also
- List of universities in Venezuela
- Informatics Engineering
- Business Administration
- Accountancy
- Economy
- International Trade
- Publicity
- Education in Venezuela