Founded in 1997, Universidad Dr. José Gregorio Hernández (Dr. José Gregorio Hernández University) is a  private higher education institution located in the large city of Maracaibo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zulia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad Dr. José Gregorio Hernández (UJGH) is a coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Dr. José Gregorio Hernández (UJGH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 