Established in 1927, University of Southern Philippines Foundation is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cebu City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USP) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 95 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. USP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.