Established in 1945, Universidad del Tolima (University of Tolima) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ibagué (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tolima. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad del Tolima (UT) is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad del Tolima (UT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 77 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Colombian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UT 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.