Established in 1992, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (Regional Integrated University of Upper Uruguai and Missions) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Erechim (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Frederico Westphalen, Santo Ângelo, Santiago, São Luiz Gonzaga e Cerro Largo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (URI) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (URI) 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 30 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. URI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.