Founded in 1981, Universidad Técnica Latinoamericana (Latin American Technical University) is a  private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Santa Tecla (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), La Libertad.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador (Ministry of Education, El Salvador), Universidad Técnica Latinoamericana (UTLA) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Técnica Latinoamericana (UTLA) 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 higher education institution does not have a selective admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 