Founded in 1961, Universidade Federal de Alagoas (Federal University of Alagoas) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Maceio (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Alagoas. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.