Established in 1988, Universidade Luterana do Brasil (Lutheran University of Brazil) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Canoas (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 Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. ULBRA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.