Founded in 1909, Universidade Federal do Amazonas (Federal University of Amazonas) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Manaus (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Amazonas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Benjamin Constant, Coari, Humaitá, Itacoatiara, Parintins. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM) 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 113 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Brazilian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFAM 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.