Founded in 1972, Universidade do Grande Rio (Grande Rio University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of Duque de Caxias (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rio de Janeiro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade do Grande Rio (UNIGRANRIO) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade do Grande Rio (UNIGRANRIO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIGRANRIO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.