Founded in 1855, The Catholic University of Korea is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, The Catholic University of Korea (CUK) is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. The Catholic University of Korea (CUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 167 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. CUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.