Established in 1976, Universidade Estadual Paulista (São Paulo State University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Araçatuba, Araraquara, Assis, Bauru, Dracena, Ilha Solteira, Franca, Jaboticabal, Sao José do Rio Preto, Tupã, Rosana, Presidente Prudente, Ourinhos, Marilia, Botucatu, Rio Claro, Sao Jose dos Campos, Guaratingueta, Sorocaba, Itapeva, Sao Vicente. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) 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 46 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 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. UNESP 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.