The Military Bolivarian University of Venezuela (UMBV), is a state university in Venezuela, which operates under the Ministry of the People's Power for Defense.

It was founded by Decree of the president Hugo Chávez.

[1] It is located in Caracas, Venezuela and it provides a four-year program of training for officer cadets.

Unlike other military academies, it is a system of Military academies, which offers studies in the different components that make up the armed forces of Venezuela.

The university system is composed of the following academies:[2] Military Academies The following are also part of the academy system as affiliates: Tactical, Technical and Logistical Studies[3] Strategic Studies[4] Personnel Training Institutions The following institutions are also affiliated to the BMUV system: Research and Development