Established in 1998, Universidad Martín Lutero (Martín Lutero University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Managua (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ocotal, Jalapa, Siuna, Jinotega, Chinandega, León, Masaya, El Rama, Nueva Guinea, San Carlos, Santo Tomás. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Martín Lutero (UML) is a medium-sized coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Universidad Martín Lutero (UML) 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. This 24 years old Nicaraguan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UML 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.