Founded in 1957, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (Regional University of Northwestern Rio Grande do Sul State) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ijuí (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Santa Rosa, Panambi, Três Passos. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (UNIJUI) is a medium-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (UNIJUI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 65 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIJUI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.