Established in 2004, American University of Antigua is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the large town of Coolidge (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Antigua. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Gender, Sports and Youth Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda, American University of Antigua (AUA) is a very small coeducational Antiguan and Barbudan higher education institution. American University of Antigua (AUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.