Founded in 2000, University of Belize is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Belmopan (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Cayo. This institution also has a branch campus in Belize City. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Belize, University of Belize (UB) is a small coeducational Belizean higher education institution. University of Belize (UB) 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 22 years old Belizean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Belizean higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UB 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.