Established in 1961, Universidade Católica do Salvador (Catholic University of Salvador) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Salvador (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bahia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade Católica do Salvador (UCSAL) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica do Salvador (UCSAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 58 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 