Founded in 1976, Universidad Surcolombiana (South Colombian University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Neiva (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Huila.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad Surcolombiana (USCO) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Surcolombiana (USCO) 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 44 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Colombian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 