Founded in 1953, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of City of General Santos (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Soccsksargen. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) 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 69 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Philippine higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NDDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.