Founded in 1969, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro State Federal University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Rio de Janeiro (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) 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 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 