Founded in 1993, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (University of Santa Cruz do Sul) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santa Cruz do Sul (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Capão da Canoa, Sobradinho, Venâncio Aires, Montenegro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC) 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 29 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNISC 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.