Established in 1969, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (Federal University of Pelotas) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Pelotas (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFPEL 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.