Established in 2005, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (Federal University of Grande Dourados) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Dourados (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Mato Grosso do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UFGD 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.