Founded in 1966, Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Santo Domingo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): La Vega. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dominican Republic), Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU) 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 in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Dominican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 