Founded in 1990, Universidade Estadual do Tocantins (University of Tocantins) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Palmas (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tocantins. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual do Tocantins (UNITINS) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual do Tocantins (UNITINS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UNITINS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.