Established in 1951, Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (Catholic University of Pernambuco) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Recife (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pernambuco. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (UNICAP) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (UNICAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 70 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNICAP 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.