Founded in 1953, Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (Catholic University of Petrópolis) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Petrópolis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio de Janeiro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (UCP) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (UCP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 69 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.