Established in 1996, Universidade Atlântica (Atlântica University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Barcarena (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lisboa.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portugal), Universidade Atlântica (UNA) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade Atlântica (UNA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 23 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 