Founded in 1994, Haute École Léonard de Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci University College) is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Brussels (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Haute École Léonard de Vinci (HELV) is a medium-sized coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Haute École Léonard de Vinci (HELV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HELV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.