Established in 1962, Universidade de Brasília (University of Brasília) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Brasília (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Distrito Federal. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Planaltina, Gama, Ceilândia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Brasília (UNB) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Brasília (UNB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 60 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.