Founded in 1979, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dasmariñas City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Calabarzon. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) 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 43 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 60-70% making this Philippine higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DLSMHSI 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.