Established in 2002, Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (Federal University of Vale do São Francisco) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Petrolina (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pernambuco. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNIVASF 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.