Established in 1976, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (State University of Feira de Santana) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Feira de Santana (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Bahia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS) 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 46 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UEFS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.