Established in 1997, Universidad Católica San Pablo (San Pablo Catholic University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Arequipa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Cercado. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Católica San Pablo (UCSP) is a medium-sized coeducational Peruvian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica San Pablo (UCSP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Peruvian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCSP 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.