Established in 1986, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (Central American Technological University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tegucigalpa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Francisco Morazan. This institution also has a branch campus in San Pedro Sula / La Ceiba. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación de Honduras (Ministry of Education of Honduras), Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) is a large coeducational Honduran higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) 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 in several areas of study. This 36 years old Honduran higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Honduran higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNITEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.