Founded in 1956, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán (Francisco Morazán National Pedagogical University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tegucigalpa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Francisco Morazan. This institution also has a branch campus in San Pedro Sula. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación de Honduras (Ministry of Education of Honduras), Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán (UPNFM) is a large coeducational Honduran higher education institution. Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán (UPNFM) 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 66 years old Honduran higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Honduran higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPNFM 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.