Established in 1960, Universidade Federal Fluminense (Fluminense Federal University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Niterói (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio de Janeiro. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Oriximiná, Rio das Ostras, Itaperuna, Macaé, Volta Redonda, Arraial do Cabo, Cabo Frio, Miracema, São João de Meriti, Angra dos Reis, Bom Jesus de Itabapoana, Campos dos Goytacazes, Quissamã, Volta Redonda, Pinheral. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) 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 61 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Brazilian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFF 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.