Established in 1999, Escola Superior Gallaecia (Higher School Gallaecia) is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Vila Nova da Cerveira (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Viana do Castelo. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Escola Superior Gallaecia is a coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Escola Superior Gallaecia offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Escola Superior Gallaecia also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.