Founded in 2012, Universidad Tecnológica (Technological University of Uruguay) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Montevideo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Fray Bentos, La Paz, Nueva Helvecia, Durazno, Rivera, Paysandú, Maldonado, San José. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay (Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay), Universidad Tecnológica (UTEC) is a very small coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica (UTEC) 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 10 years old Uruguayan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Uruguayan higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.