Founded in 1973, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul (Southern Cross University) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul (UNICSUL) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul (UNICSUL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 47 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 