Established in 1832, Universidad Mayor de San Simón (Higher University of San Simón) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Cochabamba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Mayor de San Simón (UMSS) is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad Mayor de San Simón (UMSS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 189 years old Bolivian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UMSS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.