Established in 1976, Universidad Católica de Pereira (Catholic University of Pereira) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Pereira (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Risaralda. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Católica de Pereira (UCP) is a small coeducational Colombian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Pereira (UCP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.