Established in 1773, Pontificia Università Lateranense (Pontifical Lateran 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 Lateranense (PUL) is a small coeducational Vatican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Università Lateranense (PUL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 249 years old Vatican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PUL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.