Founded in 1967, Universidade de Caxias do Sul (University of Caxias do Sul) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Caxias do Sul (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bento Gonçalves, Vacaria, Canela, Farroupilha, Guaporé, Nova Prata e São Sebastião do Caí. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS) 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 55 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.