Established in 1995, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (Saint Ignatius of Loyola University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of La Molina (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lima. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) is a large coeducational Peruvian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USIL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.