Founded in 1945, Universidad del Valle (University of the Valley) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Cali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Valle del Cauca. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Buga, Tuluá, Palmira, Buenaventura, Caicedonia Yumbo. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad del Valle (UNIVALLE) is a very large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad del Valle (UNIVALLE) 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 and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIVALLE 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.