Established in 1979, Universidad Tecnológica del Centro (Technological University of the Central Region) is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Guacara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Carabobo.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad Tecnológica del Centro (UNITEC) is a coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica del Centro (UNITEC) 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 41 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 