Established in 1982, Universidade Federal de Rondônia (Federal University of Rondônia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Porto Velho (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rondonia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Rondônia (UNIR) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Rondônia (UNIR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 40 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Brazilian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.