Established in 1975, Universidade Positivo (Positivo University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Curitiba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Parana. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Positivo (UP) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Positivo (UP) 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 47 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.