Founded in 1987, Instituto Universitario de La Paz (University Institute of La Paz) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Barrancabermeja (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Santander. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Instituto Universitario de La Paz (UNIPAZ) is a small coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Instituto Universitario de La Paz (UNIPAZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Colombian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIPAZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.