Founded in 1965, Universidad de La Salle (University of La Salle) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. This institution also has a branch campus in Yopal. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de La Salle (UNISALLE) is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad de La Salle (UNISALLE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 57 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNISALLE 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.