Founded in 1948, Universidad Industrial de Santander (Industrial University of Santander) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Bucaramanga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Santander. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bogotà, Barranca, Socorro, Barbosa, Màlaga. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 72 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Colombian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 