Established in 1941, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Campinas (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-CAMPINAS) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-CAMPINAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 80 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PUC-CAMPINAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.