Established in 1971, Universidade Metodista de São Paulo (Methodist University of São Paulo) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of São Bernardo do Campo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Metodista de São Paulo (UMESP) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Universidade Metodista de São Paulo (UMESP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UMESP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.