Founded in 1994, Universidade de Sorocaba (University of Sorocaba) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sorocaba (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Sorocaba (UNISO) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Sorocaba (UNISO) 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 27 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNISO 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.