Established in 1960, Universidad Católica de Santiago del Estero (Catholic University of Santiago del Estero) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Santiago del Estero (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Argentina), Universidad Católica de Santiago del Estero (UCSE) is a medium-sized coeducational Argentine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Santiago del Estero (UCSE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 62 years old Argentine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCSE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.