Founded in 1909, University of the Philippines Los Baños is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Los Baños (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Calabarzon. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) 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 111 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Philippine higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPLB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
