Established in 1945, Universidad del Tolima (University of Tolima) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Ibague (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tolima.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad del Tolima (UT) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad del Tolima (UT) 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 75 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  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. 