Metropolitan University

The private non-profit institution Metropolitan University which people commonly refer to as UNIMET operates from its campus in Caracas the capital city of Venezuela. The campus which people find in the Terrazas del Ávila area of the eastern district displays its contemporary building style through its design which blends with the environmental surroundings. UNIMET stands as one of Venezuela's leading private universities because it provides students with an educational atmosphere that promotes innovative research activities together with social responsibility development and leadership capacity building. The academic environment of the campus operates as a dynamic city space which provides students with access to advanced educational resources and green areas while the university actively participates in community outreach activities.

The university foundation started in the 1960s when entrepreneur Eugenio Mendoza Goiticoa and business leaders established their vision of building a modern educational institution which would fulfill the needs of the developing Venezuelan economy. The National Council of Universities approved the university's non-profit organization status in 1970 after the university had spent several years planning its operations. The institution established its permanent campus in 1976 after it shifted from temporary facilities which had operated from the San Bernardino district. The university has preserved its institutional independence and academic excellence throughout the various times when Venezuela experienced major economic and political turmoil.

Metropolitan University is ranked as the #5 top university in Venezuela during 2026. The rank is improved by 1 point from last year.