Founded in 1983, Corporacion Universitaria Autonoma de Nariño (Autonomous University Corporation of Nariño) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Pasto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Narino. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Corporacion Universitaria Autonoma de Nariño (AUNAR) is a coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Corporacion Universitaria Autonoma de Nariño (AUNAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. AUNAR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.