Founded in 1991, Universidad Austral (Austral University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Buenos Aires (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), City of Buenos Aires. This institution also has a branch campus in Rosario and Pilar. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Argentina), Universidad Austral (AU) is a small coeducational Argentine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Austral (AU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Argentine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Argentine higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU 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.