Established in 1953, Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Tunja (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Boyaca. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Duitama, Chiquinquirá, Sogamoso. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 66 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 20-30% making this Colombian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 