Established in 1965, Universidad APEC (APEC University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Santo Domingo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Distrito Nacional. This institution also has a branch campus in Santiago. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Dominican Republic), Universidad APEC (UNAPEC) is a large coeducational Dominican higher education institution. Universidad APEC (UNAPEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 57 years old Dominican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Dominican higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNAPEC 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.