Founded in 1993, Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense (State University of North Fluminense) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Campos dos Goytacazes (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio de Janeiro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense (UENF) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense (UENF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UENF 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.