Founded in 1676, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (University of San Carlos of Guatemala) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guatemala City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guatemala. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Guatemala (Ministry of Education of Guatemala), Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) is a very large coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution. Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 346 years old Guatemalan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.