Founded in 1876, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (National University of Engineering, Peru) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: San Borja, La Molina. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI) is a large coeducational Peruvian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI) 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 146 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Peruvian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNI 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.