Established in 1970, Universidade de Franca (University of Franca) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Franca (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Franca (UNIFRAN) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Franca (UNIFRAN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 52 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIFRAN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.