Established in 1958, Universidad del Magdalena (University of Magdalena) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Santa Marta (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Magdalena. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad del Magdalena (UNIMAGDALENA) is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad del Magdalena (UNIMAGDALENA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 63 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIMAGDALENA 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.