Founded in 1972, Universidade Nove de Julho (Nove de Julho University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNINOVE 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.