Established in 1967, Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (University of Vale do Rio Doce) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the large town of Governador Valadares (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (UNIVALE) is a coeducational higher education institution. Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (UNIVALE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 52 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 