Founded in 1982, University of Health Sciences Antigua is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Dow Hill (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Antigua. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Gender, Sports and Youth Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda, University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA) is a very small coeducational Antiguan and Barbudan higher education institution. University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 40 years old Antiguan and Barbudan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Antiguan and Barbudan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UHSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.