Established in 1946, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUCSP) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUCSP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PUCSP 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.