Established in 1948, Aquinas University of Legazpi is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Legazpi City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bicol Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Aquinas University of Legazpi (AUL) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Aquinas University of Legazpi (AUL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 74 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.