Established in 1959, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Goiânia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Goias. This institution also has a branch campus in Ipameri. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (PUC GOIÁS) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (PUC GOIÁS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 62 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. PUC GOIÁS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.