Established in 1971, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Catholic University of Portugal) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Lisbon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Lisboa. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Viseu, Braga, Porto. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portugal), Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 48 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. 