Established in 1975, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Las Piñas City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), National Capital Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Las Pinas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) is a very large coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) 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 47 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPHSD 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.