Established in 2009, Universidad Tecnológica La Salle (La Salle Technological University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of León (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Leon. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Tecnológica La Salle (ULSA) is a very small coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica La Salle (ULSA) 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 13 years old Nicaraguan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ULSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.