Founded in 1957, Cebu Institute of Medicine is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cebu City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM) is a very small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 65 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Philippine higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CIM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.