Established in 1595, University of San Carlos is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cebu City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of San Carlos (USC) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of San Carlos (USC) 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 427 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USC 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.