Founded in 1948, Universidad Industrial de Santander (Industrial University of Santander) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Bucaramanga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Santander. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bogotà, Barranca, Socorro, Barbosa, Màlaga. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) 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 74 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Colombian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UIS 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.