Established in 2000, Universidad Cenfotec (Cenfotec University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San José (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), San Jose. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Heredia, Alajuela. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Cenfotec (Ucenfotec) is a very small coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Cenfotec (Ucenfotec) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 22 years old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Costa Rican higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Ucenfotec 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.