Founded in 1946, Southwestern University PHINMA is a  private higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Cebu City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Visayas.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Southwestern University PHINMA (SWU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Southwestern University PHINMA (SWU) 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 74 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 