Established in 1914, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (Federal University of Alfenas) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Alfenas (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Poços de Caldas, Varginha. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG) 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 108 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Brazilian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIFAL-MG 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.