Founded in 1973, Universidad Nacional (National University, Costa Rica) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Heredia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Nacional (UNA) is a large coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Nacional (UNA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Costa Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.