Established in 1982, Universidad de la Amazonia (University of the Amazon) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Florencia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Caqueta.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad de la Amazonia  is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de la Amazonia offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education 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 60-70% making this Colombian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 