Established in 1954, Institut Catholique des Hautes Études Commerciales (ICHEC Brussels Management School) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Brussels (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Institut Catholique des Hautes Études Commerciales (ICHEC) is a small coeducational Belgian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Institut Catholique des Hautes Études Commerciales (ICHEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 68 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ICHEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.