Founded in 2005, Università Europea di Roma (European University of Rome) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Roma (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Lazio. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia (Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Italy), Università Europea di Roma (UER) is a very small coeducational Italian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Università Europea di Roma (UER) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Italian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UER 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, as well as administrative services.