Established in 1961, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Federal University of Espírito Santo) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Vitória (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Espirito Santo. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Alegre, São Mateus. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES) 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 61 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Brazilian higher education organization a very selective institution. UFES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.