Founded in 1960, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Curitiba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Parana. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Londrina, Maringá, Toledo, São José dos Pinhais. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) 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 62 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Brazilian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUCPR 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.