Established in 1986, Universidade Lusíada (Lusíada University of Lisbon) 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 a branch campus in Porto and Vila Nova de Famalicão. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade Lusíada is a small coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade Lusíada 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 36 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Universidade Lusíada also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.