Established in 1971, Capitol University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cagayan de Oro City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Northern Mindanao. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Capitol University (CU) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Capitol University (CU) 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 51 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.