Founded in 1997, Universidad José Antonio Páez (José Antonio Páez University) is a  private higher education institution located in the large city of Valencia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Carabobo.  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 José Antonio Páez (UJAP) is a coeducational higher education institution. Universidad José Antonio Páez (UJAP) 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 23 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 