Established in 1909, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (Federal University of Technology - Paraná) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Curitiba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Parana. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Apucarana, Campo Mourão, Cornélio Procópio, Curitiba, Dois Vizinhos, Francisco Beltrão, Guarapuava, Londrina, Medianeira, Pato Branco, Ponta Grossa, Santa Helena, Toledo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR) 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 112 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UTFPR 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.