Founded in 1983, Universidad de Manizales (University of Manizales) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Manizales (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Caldas. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de Manizales (UMANIZALES) is a medium-sized coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de Manizales (UMANIZALES) 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 39 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Colombian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMANIZALES 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.