Established in 1960, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of St. Augustine (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (UWI) is a large coeducational Trinidadian and Tobagonian higher education institution. The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (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 62 years old Trinidadian and Tobagonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible 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.