Founded in 1987, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (Latin American University of Science and Technology) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San José (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), San Jose. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) is a small coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULACIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.