Founded in 1988, Universidad de Las Américas (University of Las Américas) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. This institution also has a branch campus in Viña del Mar y Concepción. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) is a large coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDLA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.