Founded in 1946, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (Federal University of Pernambuco) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Recife (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pernambuco. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 75 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFPE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.