Established in 1989, Universidad La República (La República 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 La República is a small coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad La República offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Universidad La República also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.