Founded in 1973, Universidade de Fortaleza (University of Fortaleza) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Fortaleza (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ceara. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIFOR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.