Founded in 1953, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Diamantina (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 68 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFVJM 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.