Established in 1976, Universidad Católica de Pereira (Catholic University of Pereira) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Pereira (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Risaralda.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education, Colombia), Universidad Católica de Pereira (UCP) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Pereira (UCP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 43 years old 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. 