Founded in 1964, Universidad Católica de La Plata (Catholic University of La Plata) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of La Plata (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Buenos Aires. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Argentina), Universidad Católica de La Plata (UCALP) is a coeducational Argentine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de La Plata (UCALP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UCALP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.