Established in 1970, Universidade de Franca (University of Franca) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the small city of Franca (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sao Paulo.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade de Franca (UNIFRAN) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade de Franca (UNIFRAN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor 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. 