Founded in 1992, Universidad de San José (University of San José) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of San José (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), San Jose. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad de San José (USJ) is a coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad de San José (USJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. USJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.