Established in 1961, University of the Philippines Baguio is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Baguio City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Cordillera Administrative Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of the Philippines Baguio (UP Baguio) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of the Philippines Baguio (UP Baguio) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UP Baguio 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.