Established in 1962, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil (Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guayaquil (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guayas. Officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador (Council for Quality Assurance of Higher Education of Ecuador), Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil (UCSG) is a medium-sized coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil (UCSG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 60 years old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCSG 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.