Established in 1989, Universidad Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín (Rafael Belloso Chacín University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Maracaibo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zulia. Officially 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. Rafael Belloso Chacín (URBE) is a large coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín (URBE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 32 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. URBE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.