Established in 1960, Universidad Católica de Santiago del Estero (Catholic University of Santiago del Estero) is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Santiago del Estero (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, Argentina), Universidad Católica de Santiago del Estero (UCSE) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Santiago del Estero (UCSE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 59 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 