Founded in 1984, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Eldoret. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) is a small coeducational Kenyan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 37 years old Kenyan 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 Kenyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CUEA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.