The Central-Western University “Lisandro Alvarado” (Universidad Centroccidental "Lisandro Alvarado", UCLA) is a public university located in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Founded in 1962, the Universidad Centroccidental "Lisandro Alvarado" (UCLA) offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in areas including engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, arts, and education. The university emphasizes research, academic excellence, and regional development, with multiple research centers and institutes contributing to scientific, technological, and cultural advancement. The Central-Western University “Lisandro Alvarado” (Universidad Centroccidental "Lisandro Alvarado") also engages in community projects, international collaborations, and student mobility programs, supporting higher education and development in western Venezuela.