Founded in 1952, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (Mackenzie Presbyterian University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Campinas, Tamboré. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (MACKENZIE) is a very large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (MACKENZIE) 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 70 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MACKENZIE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.