Founded in 1952, Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas (Marta Abreu University of Las Villas) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Santa Clara (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Villa Clara. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education, Cuba), Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas (UCLV) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas (UCLV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.