Established in 1981, Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (Technological University of Panamá) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Panama City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Panama. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Azuero, Bocas del Toro, Cocle, Colon, Chirqui, Chorrera, Veraguas. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion y Acreditacion Universitaria de Panama (National Council of University Assessment and Accreditation of Panama), Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) is a large coeducational Panamanian higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) 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 41 years old Panamanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Panamanian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UTP 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.