Established in 1985, Universidad Católica del Uruguay (Catholic University of Uruguay) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Montevideo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay (Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay), Universidad Católica del Uruguay (UCUDAL) is a small coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica del Uruguay (UCUDAL) 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 in several areas of study. This 37 years old Uruguayan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCUDAL 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.