Founded in 1943, Universidad de Caldas (University of Caldas) is a non-profit public 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 de Caldas (UCALDAS) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Caldas (UCALDAS) 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 77 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 