Founded in 1551, Pontificia Università Gregoriana (Pontifical Gregorian University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Roma (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Congregation for Catholic Education, Vatican City State, Pontificia Università Gregoriana (UNIGRE) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Università Gregoriana (UNIGRE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 468 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Vatican higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.