Founded in 1993, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul (Southern Cross University) 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 Cruzeiro do Sul (UNICSUL) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul (UNICSUL) 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 in several areas of study. This 29 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 60-70% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNICSUL 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.