Catholic University of Dry Tropic Farming and Livestock
| Catholic University of Dry Tropic Farming and Livestock (UCATSE) | |
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| Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (UCATSE) | |
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| Established | 1974 |
| Type | Private |
| Rector | Mgr. Juan Abelardo Mata Guevara |
| Location | Estelí, Nicaragua |
| Nickname | UCATSE |
| Website | www.ucatse.edu.ni |
The Catholic University of Dry Tropic Farming and Livestock (Spanish: Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (UCATSE)) is a private catholic university located in Estelí, Nicaragua. It was founded in 1974 and is a member of the National University Council (Consejo Nacional de Universidades, CNU).[1][2]
The university is named after Presbyter Francisco Luis Espinoza Pineda, the founder of the School of Farming and Livestock of Estelí (EAGE), precursor of the UCATSE.[3]