Established in 1997, Institución Universitaria ITSA (University Institution ITSA) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Barranquilla (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Atlantico. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Institución Universitaria ITSA is a coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Institución Universitaria ITSA offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Institución Universitaria ITSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.