Established in 1978, Universidad Católica Nordestana (Nordestana Catholic University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of San Francisco de Macorís (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Duarte.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dominican Republic), Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 42 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Dominican higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 