Established in 1961, Universidade Católica do Salvador (Catholic University of Salvador) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Salvador (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bahia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Católica do Salvador (UCSAL) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica do Salvador (UCSAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 60 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCSAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.