Founded in 1993, Universidade da Amazônia (University of Amazon) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Belém (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Para. This institution also has a branch campus in Ananindeua. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade da Amazônia (UNAMA) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade da Amazônia (UNAMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNAMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.