Founded in 1946, Southwestern University PHINMA is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Cebu City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Southwestern University PHINMA (SWU) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Southwestern University PHINMA (SWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. SWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.