Established in 1710, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Charité - Medical University of Berlin) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Senatskanzlei Wissenschaft und Forschung, Berlin (Senate Chancellery for Science and Research of Berlin), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin is a medium-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.