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University of Zulia

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University of Zulia
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The University of Zulia (Spanish: La Universidad del Zulia, abbreviated as LUZ) is a public university, based in the city of Maracaibo, Venezuela.

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The University of Zulia has three campuses: two in Zulia State, in the cities of Maracaibo (the biggest and most important one) and Cabimas; and one in the city of Punto Fijo, located in Falcón State.

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History

The history of the university begins when a decree converting the Federal College of Maracaibo into the University of Zulia was passed on May 29, 1891. The university itself began its operations on September 11 of that same year. Its first Chancellor was Francisco Ochoa.

In 1909, the government ordered the closure of the university for political reasons. It would remain closed until October 1, 1946. This event is known as La Reapertura (The Reopening). The first Chancellor after the reopening was Jesús Enrique Lossada.

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Academics

The university offers the following undergraduate programs:

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Notable alumni



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