Founded in 1974, Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira (National Experimental University of Táchira) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Cristóbal (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tachira. Officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira (UNET) is a large coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira (UNET) 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 48 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. UNET also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.