Established in 1994, Universidad Evangélica Nicaragüense Martin Luther King (Nicaraguan Protestant University Martin Luther King) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Managua (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Matagalpa-Masaya,Rio Blanco, Nagarote, Bonanza, San Rafael del Sur. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Evangélica Nicaragüense Martin Luther King (UENIC-MLK) is a small coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Universidad Evangélica Nicaragüense Martin Luther King (UENIC-MLK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Nicaraguan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Nicaraguan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. UENIC-MLK 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.