Established in 1972, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (City University of Sao Paulo) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID) 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 50 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. UNICID also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.