Founded in 1985, Universidade São Francisco (São Francisco University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Bragança Paulista (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade São Francisco (USF) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade São Francisco (USF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 36 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. USF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.