Founded in 1993, Universidade Paranaense (Paranaense University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Umuarama (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Parana. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Paranaense (UNIPAR) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Paranaense (UNIPAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIPAR 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.