Founded in 1953, Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (Catholic University of Petrópolis) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Petrópolis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio de Janeiro.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (UCP) is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (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 67 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 