Established in 1968, Universidade de Passo Fundo (University of Passo Fundo) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Passo Fundo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 54 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.