Founded in 1551, Pontificia Università Gregoriana (Pontifical Gregorian University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Roma (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Congregation for Catholic Education of the Vatican City State, Pontificia Università Gregoriana (UNIGRE) is a small coeducational Vatican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Università Gregoriana (UNIGRE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 471 years old Vatican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Vatican higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIGRE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.