Established in 1973, Universidad Nacional de San Luis (National University of San Luis) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Luis (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Villa Mercedes-Merlo-Tilisarao. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Argentina), Universidad Nacional de San Luis (AR) is a large coeducational Argentine higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de San Luis (AR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Argentine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.