Established in 1960, Universidad de Pamplona (University of Pamplona) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Pamplona (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Norte de Santander. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de Pamplona is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de Pamplona offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Universidad de Pamplona 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.