Established in 1928, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Valparaíso (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Valparaiso. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Viña del Mar, Quillota, Quintero. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) is a large coeducational Chilean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) 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 94 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PUCV 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.