Established in 1979, Universidad Tecnológica del Centro (Technological University of the Central Region) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Guacara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Carabobo. 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 Tecnológica del Centro (UNITEC) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica del Centro (UNITEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 43 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNITEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.