Established in 1940, Università Pontificia Salesiana (Salesian Pontifical University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Roma (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Torino, Jerusalem. Officially recognized by the Congregation for Catholic Education of the Vatican City State, Università Pontificia Salesiana (UPS) is a coeducational Vatican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Università Pontificia Salesiana (UPS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.