Established in 1953, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez (Adolfo Ibáñez University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Viña del Mar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Valparaiso. This institution also has a branch campus in Santiago and Miami. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Adolfo Ibañez (UAI) is a large coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Adolfo Ibañez (UAI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 69 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.