Established in 1981, Universidad Autónoma de Manizales (Autonomous University of Manizales) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Manizales (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Caldas.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad Autónoma de Manizales (UAM) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Manizales (UAM) 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 39 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Colombian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 