Established in 1932, Northwestern University, Philippines is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Laoag City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ilocos Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Northwestern University, Philippines (NWU) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Northwestern University, Philippines (NWU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 90 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.