Established in 2008, Universidade Federal do Pampa (Federal University of Pampa) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Bagé (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNIPAMPA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.