Founded in 1996, Universidade Metropolitana de Santos (Metropolitan University of Santos) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Santos (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Metropolitana de Santos (UNIMES) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Metropolitana de Santos (UNIMES) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIMES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.