Santiago Mariño Polytechnic University Institute

The Santiago Mariño Polytechnic University Institute (Spanish: Instituto Universitario Politécnico "Santiago Mariño", IUPSM) is a private university located in Barcelona, Venezuela.

Santiago Mariño Polytechnic University Institute

Instituto Universitario Politécnico "Santiago Mariño"
Motto	Training for excellence!
Type	Private
Established	September 17, 1991
Founder	Dr. Raúl Quero Silva
Location	Barcelona , Venezuela
Campus	Av. Intercomunal Andrés Bello, Parroquia El Carmen, Simón Bolívar, Anzoátegui.
Website	http://psm.edu.ve

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History

The institution was created on September 17, 1991, by Dr. Raúl Quero Silva in Barcelona and it started its functions as a university by the presidential decree Nº 1.893. The academic activities started for the first time in October 1991 with Architecture and Engineering classes. In the year 1993, the institution expanded its coverage and educational offer by creating extensions in different cities.

The institute belongs to a network of Higher education universities called "Educational Complex "Antonio José de Sucre". It offers its students services such as free dental care, student insurance, scholarships, sports activities, Venezuelan culture, and recreational and educational activities. It also counts a large number of chemical, electrical, and computer laboratories.

See also

• List of universities in Venezuela
• Santiago Mariño
• Media related to Instituto Universitario Politécnico Santiago Mariño at Wikimedia Commons