Established in 1981, Universidad Gabriela Mistral (Gabriela Mistral University) is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Gabriela Mistral (UGM) is a small coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Gabriela Mistral (UGM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 41 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UGM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.