Established in 1966, Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (State University of Ponta Grossa) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Ponta Grossa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Parana. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UEPG 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.