Founded in 1988, Universidade de Marília (University of Marília) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Marília (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 Marília (UNIMAR) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Marília (UNIMAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIMAR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.