Founded in 1931, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (Federico Santa María Technical University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Valparaíso (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Valparaiso. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar, Guayaquil (Ecuador). Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) is a large coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) 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 90 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Chilean higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTFSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.