Established in 1968, Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (Catholic University of Dry Tropic Farming and Livestock) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Estelí (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Esteli. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (UCATSE) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (UCATSE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UCATSE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.