Established in 1904, St. Paul University Dumaguete is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Dumaguete City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Central Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, St. Paul University Dumaguete (SPUD) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. St. Paul University Dumaguete (SPUD) 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 117 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. SPUD 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.