Established in 1983, Universidad Católica Cecilio Acosta (Cecilio Acosta Catholic University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Maracaibo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zulia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad Católica Cecilio Acosta (UNICA) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Cecilio Acosta (UNICA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 39 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNICA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.