Founded in 1917, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Pontifical Catholic University of Peru) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education, Peru), Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 103 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 