Established in 1966, Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba (Methodist University of Piracicaba) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Piracicaba (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Lins, S. Bárbara D'Oeste. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba (UNIMEP) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba (UNIMEP) 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 55 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIMEP 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.