Established in 1987, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (Western Paraná State University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Cascavel (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Parana. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Cascavel, Foz do Iguaçu, Francisco Beltrão, Marechal Cândido Rondon, Toledo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE) 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 35 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Brazilian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIOESTE 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.