Founded in 1989, Universidad de Viña del Mar (Viña del Mar University) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Viña del Mar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Valparaiso. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de Viña del Mar (UVM) is a medium-sized coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de Viña del Mar (UVM) 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 in several areas of study. This 33 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.