Established in 1955, Universidade Federal da Paraíba (Federal University of Paraíba) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of João Pessoa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Paraiba. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 66 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFPB 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.