Founded in 1979, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Campo Grande (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Mato Grosso do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 43 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFMS 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.