Established in 2010, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná (State University of Northern Paraná) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Jacarezinho (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Parana. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bandeirantes, Cornélio Procópio. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná (UENP) is a small coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná (UENP) 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 11 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UENP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.