Founded in 1943, Universidad de Caldas (University of Caldas) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 de Caldas (UCALDAS) is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de Caldas (UCALDAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 79 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCALDAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.