Established in 1971, Universidad Francisco Marroquín (Francisco Marroquín University) 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 Francisco Marroquín (UFM) is a small coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution. Universidad Francisco Marroquín (UFM) 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, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old Guatemalan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.