Founded in 1992, Columbus University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Panama City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Panama. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion y Acreditacion Universitaria de Panama (National Council of University Assessment and Accreditation of Panama), Columbus University is a coeducational Panamanian higher education institution. Columbus University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Columbus University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.