Founded in 1974, Universidad Metropolitana, Colombia (Metropolitan University, Colombia) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Barranquilla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Atlantico. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Metropolitana, Colombia (UM) is a small coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Metropolitana, Colombia (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 48 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.