Established in 1964, Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba (Methodist University of Piracicaba) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Piracicaba (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Lins, S. Bárbara D'Oeste. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba (UNIMEP) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba (UNIMEP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 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. UNIMEP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.