Founded in 1969, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (Federal University of Ouro Prêto) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ouro Preto (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): João Monlevade, Mariana. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP) 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.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Brazilian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 