Founded in 1982, Florida State University Panama City is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Panama City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Panama. Officially recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Florida State University Panama City (FSU Panama) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Panamanian higher education institution. Florida State University Panama City (FSU Panama) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 38 years old Panamanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Panamanian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FSU Panama also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.