Founded in 1946, Universidade Federal da Bahia (Federal University of Bahia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Salvador (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bahia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFBA 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.