Founded in 1972, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano (University of José do Rosário Vellano) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Alfenas (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade José do Rosário Vellano (UNIFENAS) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade José do Rosário Vellano (UNIFENAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNIFENAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.