Established in 1981, Universidad Finis Terrae (Finis Terrae University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Finis Terrae (UFT) is a medium-sized coeducational Chilean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Finis Terrae (UFT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 41 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFT 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.