Established in 1920, Universidad de Concepción (University of Concepción) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Concepción (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bio Bio. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.