Established in 1960, Universidad Centroamericana (Central American University) is a  private higher education institution located in the large city of Managua (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities, Nicaragua), Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) 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. 