Founded in 1995, Instituto Universitario Bios (Bios University Institute) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Montevideo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay (Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay), Instituto Universitario Bios (IUB) is a coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution. Instituto Universitario Bios (IUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. IUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.