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Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado

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University in Venezuela1

The Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado (UCLA) is a public university located in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. It was founded in 1962 with the creation of the Centro Experimental de Estudios Superiores (CEDES), and became the Universidad de la Región Centro Occidental in 1967, before being given its current name in 1979.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Sep 22, 1962Founded1

The Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado (UCLA) is a public university located in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. It was founded in 1962 with the creation of the Centro Experimental de Estudios Superiores (CEDES), and became the Universidad de la Región Centro Occidental in 1967, before being given its current name in 1979.2

Timeline

  1. Sep 22, 1962Founded Founded1