Founded in 1966, Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Santo Domingo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Distrito Nacional. This institution also has a branch campus in La Vega. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Dominican Republic), Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) is a medium-sized coeducational Dominican higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) 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 in several areas of study. This 56 years old Dominican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Dominican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNPHU 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.