Established in 1964, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (University of the Valley of Itajaí) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Itajaí (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Santa Catarina. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Balneário Camboriú, Tijucas, Biguaçu, São José, Balneário Piçarras. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) 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 57 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. UNIVALI 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.