Founded in 1967, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (University of South Santa Catarina) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tubarão (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 Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNISUL 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.