Established in 1974, Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (Rafael Urdaneta 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 Rafael Urdaneta (URU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (URU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 46 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 