Established in 1991, Universidade do Contestado (Contestado University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mafra (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Santa Catarina. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Canoinhas, Concórdia, Curitibanos, Porto União, Rio Negrinho. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade do Contestado (UnC) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade do Contestado (UnC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UnC 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.