Established in 1990, Escola Superior Artística do Porto (Higher School of Arts of Porto) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Escola Superior Artística do Porto (ESAP) is a coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Escola Superior Artística do Porto (ESAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ESAP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.