University "Fermin Toro" arises in the west central region of Venezuela not only to be an institution that imparts knowledge to the next level, but also to represent the social and cultural character of the country and the region guiding the process towards human values.
The February 14, 1996, the National Universities Council approved the creation of a law degree; and June 26, 1998, authorized the incorporation of the career of Social Communication with Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations mentions. The UFT began his academic and administrative activities in Cabudare, municipality Palavecino Lara State, but the strong addition of students to this university, demands and specific needs of the environment have led to the creation and opening of modern facilities located via the Ujano in the Las Trinitarias Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela.