Founded in 1970, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (Autonomous University of the West) 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 Autónoma de Occidente (UAO) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 50 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 