Founded in 1996, Universidade Santa Cecília (University of Santa Cecília) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Santos (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Santa Cecília (UNISANTA) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Santa Cecília (UNISANTA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNISANTA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.