| Catholic University of Dry Tropic Farming and Livestock (UCATSE) | |
| Native Name: | Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (UCATSE) |
| Established: | 1974 |
| Type: | Private |
| Rector: | Mgr. Juan Abelardo Mata Guevara |
| City: | Estelí |
| Country: | Nicaragua] |
| Other Name: | UCATSE |
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]