Founded in 1996, Universidade Fernando Pessoa (University Fernando Pessoa) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Ponte de Lima. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade Fernando Pessoa (UFP) is a small coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade Fernando Pessoa (UFP) 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 26 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.