Established in 1977, Universidad Antonio Nariño (Antonio Nariño University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Neiva, Cali, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Antonio Nariño (UAN) is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Antonio Nariño (UAN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.