Founded in 1989, Universidad Autónoma de Chile (Autonomous University of Chile) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Temuco (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Araucania. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Santiago, Talca. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Autónoma de Chile (UA) is a large coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Chile (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Chilean higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.