Established in 1997, Universidad Alberto Hurtado (Alberto Hurtado University) is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH) is a medium-sized coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UAH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.