Established in 1967, Universidade Federal de Sergipe (Federal University of Sergipe) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of São Cristóvão (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sergipe. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFS 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.