Established in 1989, Universidad Latina de Panamá (Latina University of Panamá) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Panama City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Panama. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Santiago, Azuero, David, Penonomé. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion y Acreditacion Universitaria de Panama (National Council of University Assessment and Accreditation of Panama), Universidad Latina de Panamá (ULATINA) is a medium-sized coeducational Panamanian higher education institution. Universidad Latina de Panamá (ULATINA) 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ULATINA 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.