Established in 1972, Universidad Nacional de Catamarca (National University of Catamarca) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Catamarca. This institution also has a branch campus in Santa María and Andalgalá. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Argentina), Universidad Nacional de Catamarca (UNCA) is a large coeducational Argentine higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de Catamarca (UNCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Argentine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Argentine higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.