Established in 1979, University of the Philippines in the Visayas is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Iloilo City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Western Visayas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Cebu City, Tacloban City. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) 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 43 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Philippine higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.