Established in 1958, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (Technological University of Pereira) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Pereira (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Risaralda. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (UTP) is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (UTP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 63 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Colombian higher education organization a averagely 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, as well as administrative services.