Established in 1973, Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes (University of Mogi das Cruzes) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Mogi das Cruzes (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has a branch campus in São Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes (UMC) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes (UMC) 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. UMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.