Founded in 1990, Universidad San Sebastián (San Sebastián University) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Concepción (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bio Bio. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Concepción, Talcahuano, Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad San Sebastián (USS) is a very large coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad San Sebastián (USS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.