Established in 1962, Universidad Católica de Manizales (Catholic University of Manizales) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of Manizales (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Caldas. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Católica de Manizales (UCM) is a small coeducational Colombian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Manizales (UCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 60 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.