Founded in 1984, Universidad Nacional de Tumbes (National University of Tumbes) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Tumbes (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education, Peru), Universidad Nacional de Tumbes (UNT) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de Tumbes (UNT) 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 35 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 10-20% making this Peruvian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 