Founded in 1984, Universidad Nacional de Tumbes (National University of Tumbes) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tumbes (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Nacional de Tumbes (UNT) is a small coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de Tumbes (UNT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 38 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Peruvian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNT 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.