Francisco de Miranda National Experimental University
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The Francisco de Miranda National Experimental University (UNEFM) (Español: Universidad Nacional Experimental Francisco de Miranda) is a public institute of higher education in Venezuela, with headquarters in the state Falcón, founded in July of 1977. Today it is one of the most famous and prestigious universities in the country. It has a newspaper, a radio station (Unefm 104.1 FM) and an open television channel (TV Unefm). 7,510 professionals have graduated from UNEFM as of 2005. In additional, UNEFM has an agreement with the state business PDVSA through which graduates are given the ability start their work experience at the Amuay and Cardón refinery facilities. The university takes it name from Francisco de Miranda, one of the main figures of the War of Venezuelan Independence.
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