Founded in 1986, Universidade Federal de São João Del Rei (Federal University of São João del-Rei) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of São João del Rei (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution also has a branch campus in Ouro Branco. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de São João Del Rei (UFSJ) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de São João Del Rei (UFSJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Brazilian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFSJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.