Established in 1921, Leyte Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Tacloban City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Eastern Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Leyte Normal University (LNU) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Leyte Normal University (LNU) 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 101 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. LNU 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.