Founded in 2005, Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Cruz das Almas (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Bahia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UFRB 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.