Founded in 1978, Universidad José Cecilio del Valle (José Cecilio del Valle University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tegucigalpa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Francisco Morazan. This institution also has a branch campus in Comayagua. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación de Honduras (Ministry of Education of Honduras), Universidad José Cecilio del Valle (UJCV) is a small coeducational Honduran higher education institution. Universidad José Cecilio del Valle (UJCV) 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 in several areas of study. This 44 years old Honduran 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 Honduran higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UJCV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.