Established in 1981, Universidad de La Serena (University of La Serena) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of La Serena (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Coquimbo. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de La Serena (USERENA) is a medium-sized coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de La Serena (USERENA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 41 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. USERENA 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.