Founded in 1950, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (University of the State of Rio de Janeiro) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Rio de Janeiro (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 71 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UERJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.