Established in 1981, Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (Technological University of Panamá) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Panama City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Panama. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Azuero, Bocas del Toro, Cocle, Colon, Chirqui, Chorrera, Veraguas. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion y Acreditacion Universitaria de Panama (National Council of University Assessment and Accreditation of Panama), Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 38 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 0-10% making this Panamanian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 