Established in 1899, Collège Universitaire Dominicain (Dominican University College) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Ottawa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. This institution also has a branch campus in Montréal. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, Collège Universitaire Dominicain (CUD) is a very small coeducational Canadian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Collège Universitaire Dominicain (CUD) 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, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 122 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CUD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.