Founded in 1902, Cebu Normal University is a non-profit public 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 Normal University (CNU) is a very large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Cebu Normal University (CNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 120 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. CNU 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.