Founded in 1912, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (Federal Rural University of Pernambuco) is a non-profit public 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 Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE) 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 108 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 