Established in 1951, Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (Catholic University of Pernambuco) is a non-profit private 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 Católica de Pernambuco (UNICAP) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (UNICAP) 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 68 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 