Established in 2005, Universidade Federal do ABC (Federal University of ABC) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Santo André (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has a branch campus in São Bernardo do Campo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC) 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 17 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. UFABC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.