Established in 1892, Universidad Autónoma Tomás Frías (Autonomous University Tomás Frías) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Potosí (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Potosi. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Autónoma Tomás Frías (UATF) is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma Tomás Frías (UATF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 129 years old Bolivian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UATF 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.