Founded in 1990, Universidade de Pernambuco (University of Pernambuco) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Recife (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pernambuco. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UPE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.