Founded in 1969, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (Federal University of Uberlândia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Uberlândia (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ituiutaba, Monte Carmelo, Patos de Minas. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 53 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.