Founded in 1994, Université Lumière MEBSH (Lumière University MEBSH) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Port-au-Prince (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), West Department. This institution also has a branch campus in Petit Goave. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Formation Professionnelle, Haiti (Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training of Haiti), Université Lumière MEBSH (ULUM) is a very small coeducational Haitian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Université Lumière MEBSH (ULUM) 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 in several areas of study. This 28 years old Haitian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Haitian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULUM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.