Established in 1968, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Criciúma (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Santa Catarina.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC) 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 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 