Established in 1993, Universidade do Estado do Pará (Pará State University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Belém (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Para. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Santarem, Paragominas, Castanhal, Maraba, Altamira, Salvaterra, Tucurui, Redencao, Barcarena, Vigia, Cameta, Moju, Sao Miguel do Guama, Igarape-Acu, Conceicao do Araguaia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade do Estado do Pará (UEPA) 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. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UEPA 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.