Founded in 1970, Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó (Regional Community University of Chapecó) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chapecó (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Santa Catarina. This institution also has a branch campus in São Lourenço do Oeste. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó (UNOCHAPECÓ) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó (UNOCHAPECÓ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 52 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Brazilian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNOCHAPECÓ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.