Founded in 1945, Tarlac Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Camiling (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Central Luzon. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) 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 77 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 30-40% making this Philippine higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TAU 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.