Founded in 1964, Universidade Federal de Lavras (Federal University of Lavras) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Lavras (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UFLA 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.