Founded in 1982, Universidad Católica del Táchira (Catholic University of Táchira) is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of San Cristóbal (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tachira.  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 Católica del Táchira (UCAT) is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica del Táchira (UCAT) 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 38 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 