Established in 1965, Universidade de Itaúna (University of Itaúna) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Itaúna (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Itaúna (UI) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Itaúna (UI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.