Established in 1988, Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile (Santo Tomás University, Chile) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, Copiapó, La Serena, Viña del Mar, Talca, Concepción, Los Angeles, Temuco, Osorno, Puerto Montt. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile (UST) is a very large coeducational Chilean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile (UST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Chilean higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.