Established in 1960, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (Federal University of Juiz de Fora) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Juiz de Fora (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF) 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. UFJF 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.