Established in 1983, Universidade do Estado da Bahia (Bahia State University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Salvador (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bahia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB) 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 39 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Brazilian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNEB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.