Established in 1970, Universidade Santo Amaro (University of Santo Amaro) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Santo Amaro (UNISA) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Santo Amaro (UNISA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 52 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNISA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.