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