Founded in 1999, Catholic University of Zimbabwe is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Harare (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education of Zimbabwe, Catholic University of Zimbabwe (CUZ) is a coeducational Zimbabwean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Catholic University of Zimbabwe (CUZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CUZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.