Founded in 1995, Universidad de Las Américas (University of the Americas) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Quito (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pichincha. 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 Las Américas (UDLA) is a very small coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 27 years old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDLA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.