Founded in 1988, Universidade Estácio de Sá (Estácio de Sá University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Estácio de Sá (UNESA) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNESA 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.