page_title: Simón Bolívar University (Venezuela)
section_title: Extracurricular activities
hierarchical_section_title: Simón Bolívar University (Venezuela) / Extracurricular activities
caption_attribution_description: Car number 96 from Universidad Simon Bolivar during the Technical Inspection. This picture was shot by Juan Espinoza during the 2005 Formula SAE Competition in Pontiac - MI.
context_page_description: The Simón Bolívar University or USB, is a public institution divided in two branches, one in Miranda state and one in Vargas state, with scientific and technological orientation. The Simón Bolívar University is arguably the most prestigious science and technology university in Venezuela and one of the most important ones in South America. It is the most selective higher education school in the country admitting only the 95th percentile of its standardized admission test.
  The university began academic activities in 1970 in the Sartenejas Valley in Caracas and seven years later in Camurí Grande Valley, Vargas. Currently has these two locations. Its rectory is Sartenejas headquarters, located in the Baruta municipality of Miranda state.
  The USB has graduated approximately 25,000 engineers, architects, urban planners and graduates, along with 5,000 specialists, masters and doctors.
  According to a research by the QS World University Rankings 2015, the USB has the No. 2 position nationally, while ranked No. 34 in Latin America.
context_section_description: The university fosters a thriving environment for extracurricular activities. Its student clubs are the origin of the most awarded Latin American teams in international competitions. The Model of United Nations team is one of the best in the world. The Harvard National Model of United Nations team has the most "Best International 
  Delegation" Awards in the history of the conference (5 times), the World Model of United Nations team has won the "Best Large delegation award" 3 times. The Baja SAE has ranked top 5 during 10 continuous years.
  The student clubs are very organized and disciplined teams. They typically have strict admission processes and put a strong focus on hard work and commitment.
caption: USB entry on the Formula SAE
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