Founded in 1983, Universidad de Manizales (University of Manizales) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Manizales (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Caldas.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad de Manizales (UMANIZALES) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Manizales (UMANIZALES) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 37 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Colombian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 