Established in 1912, Universidade Federal do Paraná (Federal University of Paraná) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Curitiba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Parana. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 109 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFPR 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.