Founded in 1833, Universidad de Carabobo (University of Carabobo) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Valencia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Carabobo. This institution also has a branch campus in Maracay and Puerto Cabello. Officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad de Carabobo (UC) is a very large coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad de Carabobo (UC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 189 years old Venezuelan 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. UC 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, as well as administrative services.