Established in 1963, Universidad Católica de Salta (Catholic University of Salta) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Salta (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in 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 Salta (UCASAL) is a large coeducational Argentine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Salta (UCASAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 59 years old Argentine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCASAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.