Founded in 1970, Universidade Iguaçu (Iguaçu University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of Nova Iguaçu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rio de Janeiro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 52 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.