Established in 1973, Universidade de Rio Verde (University of Rio Verde) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Rio Verde (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Goias. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Caiapônia, Nerópolis e Cristalina. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Rio Verde (UniRV) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Rio Verde (UniRV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UniRV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.