Founded in 1960, Sogang University is a  private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Sogang University  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Sogang University 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 60 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 