Founded in 1974, Universidade Católica de Brasília (Catholic University of Brasília) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Brasília (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Distrito Federal. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB) 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 48 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCB 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.