Founded in 1969, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of São Leopoldo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS) 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 50 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 