Founded in 1958, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Natal (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Norte. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Macaíba, Currais Novos, Santa Cruz, Caicó. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) 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 64 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Brazilian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFRN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.