Founded in 1990, Universidad Central, Bolivia (Central University, Bolivia) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Cochabamba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Central, Bolivia (UNICEN) is a medium-sized coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad Central, Bolivia (UNICEN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 32 years old Bolivian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNICEN 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.