Founded in 1991, Universidad Católica Silva Henriquez (Catholic University Cardinal Raúl Silva Henríquez) is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Católica Silva Henriquez (UCSH) is a medium-sized coeducational Chilean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Silva Henriquez (UCSH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCSH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.