Established in 1910, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Seropédica (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio de Janeiro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ) 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 111 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. UFRRJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.