Founded in 1855, The Catholic University of Korea is a  private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, The Catholic University of Korea (CUK) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. The Catholic University of Korea (CUK) 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 165 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 