Founded in 1919, José Rizal University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Mandaluyong City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), National Capital Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, José Rizal University (JRU) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. José Rizal University (JRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 103 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. JRU 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.