Founded in 1969, Universidade Feevale (Feevale University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Novo Hamburgo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Feevale (FEEVALE) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Feevale (FEEVALE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FEEVALE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.