Founded in 1577, Pontificia Università San Tommaso d'Aquino (Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas) 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 San Tommaso d'Aquino (PUST) is a very small coeducational Vatican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Università San Tommaso d'Aquino (PUST) 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 445 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. PUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.