Established in 1877, Institut Catholique de Toulouse (Catholic Institute of Toulouse) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Toulouse (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Occitanie. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, France (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of France), Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT) is a small coeducational French higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Institut Catholique de Toulouse (ICT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 145 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ICT 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.