Established in 1984, Adventist University of Central Africa is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kigali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kigali Province. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Rwanda, Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) is a small coeducational Rwandan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. AUCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.