Founded in 1991, Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica Antonio José de Sucre (Antonio José de Sucre National Experimental Polytechnic University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Barquisimeto (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Lara. 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 Politécnica Antonio José de Sucre (UNEXPO) is a medium-sized coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica Antonio José de Sucre (UNEXPO) 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 31 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNEXPO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.