Established in 1980, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (Nueva Granada Military University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. This institution also has a branch campus in Cajicá. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (UMNG) is a medium-sized coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (UMNG) 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 in several areas of study. This 42 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Colombian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMNG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.