Founded in 1905, University of the Immaculate Conception is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Davao City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Davao Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 117 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UIC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.