Established in 1810, Universidad de Los Andes (University of the Andes) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Merida (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Trujillo, Tachira. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad de Los Andes (ULA) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Los Andes (ULA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 210 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 70-80% making this Venezuelan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. 