Founded in 1988, Universidade de Cuiabá (University of Cuiabá) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cuiabá (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Mato Grosso. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Cuiabá (UNIC) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Cuiabá (UNIC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. UNIC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.