Founded in 1968, Universidade Regional de Blumenau (Regional University of Blumenau) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Blumenau (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Santa Catarina. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FURB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.