Established in 2013, Universidade Federal do Cariri (Federal University of Cariri) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Juazeiro do Norte (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ceara. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Crato, Barbalha, Brejo Santo, Icó. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Cariri (UFCA) is a small coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Cariri (UFCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 9 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFCA 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.