Founded in 1904, Universidad de Nariño (University of Nariño) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Pasto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Narino. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de Nariño (UDENAR) is a medium-sized coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de Nariño (UDENAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 117 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UDENAR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.