Founded in 1946, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (Federal University of Pernambuco) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Recife (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pernambuco.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 73 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 