Established in 1968, Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (Catholic University of Dry Tropic Farming and Livestock) is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Estelí (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Esteli.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities, Nicaragua), Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (UCATSE) is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (UCATSE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 