Established in 1996, University of Saint Joseph, Macau is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Macao (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Gabinete do Secretário para os Assuntos Sociais e Cultura, Macau (Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of Macao), University of Saint Joseph, Macau (USJ) is a very small coeducational Macau higher education institution. University of Saint Joseph, Macau (USJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Macau higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USJ 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.