Established in 1841, Universidad de El Salvador (University of El Salvador) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San Salvador (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador (Ministry of Education of El Salvador), Universidad de El Salvador (UES) is a very large coeducational Salvadoran higher education institution. Universidad de El Salvador (UES) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 181 years old Salvadoran higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.