Founded in 1973, Universidad Nacional (National University, Costa Rica) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Heredia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education, Costa Rica), Universidad Nacional (UNA) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Nacional (UNA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 47 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Costa Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 