Established in 1997, Universidade Salvador (Salvador University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Salvador (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bahia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 24 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIFACS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.