Established in 1958, Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of San Carlos City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ilocos Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 64 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. VMUF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.