Established in 1967, Universidad Autónoma del Caribe (Autonomous University of the Caribbean) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Barranquilla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Atlantico. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Autónoma del Caribe (UNIAUTONOMA) is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma del Caribe (UNIAUTONOMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIAUTONOMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.