Founded in 1948, The University of the West Indies, Mona is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mona (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Saint Andrew. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Jamaica, The University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) is a large coeducational Jamaican higher education institution. The University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) 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 74 years old Jamaican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWI 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.