Founded in 1960, Sogang University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Sogang University is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Sogang University 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 62 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Sogang University 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, as well as administrative services.