Founded in 1966, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (University of the Valley of Guatemala) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guatemala City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guatemala. Officially recognized by the Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala (Council of Private Higher Education), Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) is a small coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution. Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Guatemalan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Guatemalan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.