Established in 1971, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Catholic University of Portugal) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lisbon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Lisboa. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Viseu, Braga, Porto. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) is a large coeducational Portuguese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) 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 51 years old Portuguese 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. UCP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.