Established in 1994, Universidad de Especialidades del Espíritu Santo (Espiritu Santo University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Samborondón (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Guayas. Officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador (Council for Quality Assurance of Higher Education of Ecuador), Universidad de Especialidades del Espíritu Santo (UEES) is a small coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Universidad de Especialidades del Espíritu Santo (UEES) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UEES 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.