Founded in 1827, Universidade de São Paulo (University of São Paulo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto, São Carlos, Santos. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade de São Paulo (USP) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade de São Paulo (USP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 193 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Brazilian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 