Established in 1968, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Criciúma (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Santa Catarina. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC) 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 54 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNESC 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.