Established in 1827, Universidad del Cauca (University of Cauca) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Popayán (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Cauca.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad del Cauca  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad del Cauca offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 192 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 