Established in 1997, Universidad de Montevideo (University of Montevideo) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Montevideo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay (Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay), Universidad de Montevideo (UM) is a small coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution. Universidad de Montevideo (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Uruguayan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Uruguayan higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UM 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.