Established in 1926, Miriam College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Quezon City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), National Capital Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Miriam College (MC) is a medium-sized women only Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Miriam College (MC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 96 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MC 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.