Founded in 1964, Universidad de los Lagos (University of Los Lagos) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Osorno (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Los Lagos. This institution also has a branch campus in Puerto Montt. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de los Lagos (ULA) is a medium-sized coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de los Lagos (ULA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 58 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.