Established in 1911, Universidad de Valparaíso (University of Valparaíso) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Valparaíso (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Valparaiso. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Viña del Mar, Los Andes, San Felipe, Melipilla, Quillota, Santiago, Rengo y Aysén. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de Valparaíso (UV) is a large coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de Valparaíso (UV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 111 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.