Established in 1827, Universidad del Cauca (University of Cauca) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Popayán (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Cauca. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad del Cauca is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad del Cauca offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 194 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Universidad del Cauca also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.