Established in 1958, Universidad de América (University of America) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de América is a small coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de América offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 64 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Universidad de América also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.