Established in 1962, Gwangju Catholic University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Naju (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Jeolla. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Gwangju Catholic University is a coeducational South Korean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Gwangju Catholic University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 58 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Gwangju Catholic University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.