Established in 1971, Universidade Castelo Branco (Castelo Branco University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Rio de Janeiro (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Penha, Marechal Hermes, Recreio, Centro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Castelo Branco (UCB) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Castelo Branco (UCB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. UCB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.