Established in 1964, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (University of the Valley of Itajaí) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Itajaí (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Santa Catarina. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Balneário Camboriú, Tijucas, Biguaçu, São José, Balneário Piçarras. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) 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 55 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 