Established in 1623, the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Pontifical Javeriana University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. This institution also has a branch campus in Cali. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 400-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Colombian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PUJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.