Founded in 1973, Cebu Doctors' University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mandaue City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Cebu Doctors' University (CDU) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Cebu Doctors' University (CDU) 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 49 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CDU 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.