Founded in 1979, Universidad ICESI (ICESI University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Cali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Valle del Cauca.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad ICESI  is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad ICESI 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 40 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 Colombian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 