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Colegio Universitario Monseñor de Talavera

A private Venezuelan university college founded in Caracas in 1975, offering technical and professional programs across multiple campuses nationwide.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

The Colegio Universitario Monseñor de Talavera (CUMT) is a private Venezuelan higher-education institution founded in Caracas. It was established by approved decree No. 1134 on 20 September 1975 and officially authorized to operate by the Executive on 1 August 1978, following a request from the National Council of Universities (CNU). The institution is described as a pioneer in university-level training and professionalization. CUMT offers career programs and curricula in several fields, including Administration, Banking and Finance, Design, Education, and Audiovisual Communication. Its academic offerings include specializations such as Graphic Design, Computerized Design, Creative Design, Technical Design, Fashion Design, Preschool Education, Special Education, Physical Education, and dubbing and radio announcing. The university provides student services such as internet access, academic improvement programs, a cafeteria, library, student supply store, sports recreation programs, and weekend cultural activities. Beginning in the early 1980s, CUMT expanded across Venezuela with new campuses. The first expansion was in Maracaibo (1981), followed by Valencia (1986) and a university nucleus in Cabimas (1989). In the 1990s, additional study centers opened in Acarigua (1993), Puerto Ordaz (1997), and San Cristóbal (2000). Today, CUMT operates multiple campuses, including its main campus in Caracas and additional locations in Cabimas, Puerto Ordaz, Maracaibo, Acarigua, San Cristóbal, and Valencia. The institution positions itself as a private educational brand focused on technical and professional formation, with a national footprint across several Venezuelan states. Its official website invites prospective students to apply and provides information on programs and campus locations.

History

The Colegio Universitario Monseñor de Talavera (CUMT) was founded in Caracas, Venezuela, by approved decree No. 1134 on 20 September 1975. It received official authorization to operate from the Executive on 1 August 1978, following a request by the National Council of Universities (CNU). The institution was established as a private university college aimed at providing higher education and professional training. In the early 1980s, CUMT began expanding its presence across Venezuela. The first new campus opened in Maracaibo in 1981. This was followed by a campus in Valencia in 1986 and a university nucleus in Cabimas in 1989. During the 1990s, the institution continued to grow, opening additional study centers in Acarigua (1993), Puerto Ordaz (1997), and San Cristóbal (2000). Over the decades, CUMT has developed a range of academic programs in fields such as Administration, Banking and Finance, Design, Education, and Audiovisual Communication. The university provides various student services, including internet access, academic improvement programs, a cafeteria, library, student supply store, sports recreation, and weekend cultural activities. Today, CUMT operates multiple campuses across Venezuela, with its main campus in Caracas and additional locations in Cabimas, Puerto Ordaz, Maracaibo, Acarigua, San Cristóbal, and Valencia. The institution continues to position itself as a private educational brand focused on technical and professional formation.

  • 2000

    Study center opened in San Cristóbal.

  • 1997

    Study center opened in Puerto Ordaz.

  • 1993

    Study center opened in Acarigua.

  • 1989

    University nucleus established in Cabimas.

  • 1986

    Campus opened in Valencia.

  • 1981

    First expansion campus opened in Maracaibo.

  • 1978

    Officially authorized to operate by the Executive on 1 August, following a request from the National Council of Universities (CNU).

  • 1975

    Founded in Caracas by approved decree No. 1134 on 20 September.

Products and positioning

Private university college focused on technical and professional training with a national presence in Venezuela.

  • Administración

    Program in administration with specializations in management assistance, personnel administration, informatics, accounting and finance, and administrative secretarial work.

  • Banca y Finanzas

    Program in banking and finance with specializations in credit and collections and international transactions.

  • Diseño

    Design program with specializations in graphic, computerized, creative, technical, and fashion design.

  • Educación

    Education program with specializations in preschool education, special education, and physical education.

  • Comunicación Audiovisual

    Audiovisual communication program with specializations as dubbing actor and radio announcer.

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