Founded in 1964, Universidade Regional de Blumenau (Regional University of Blumenau) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Blumenau (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Santa Catarina.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB) 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 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 