Established in 1997, Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt (Alejandro de Humboldt University) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Caracas (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Valencia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt (UAH) is a large coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt (UAH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UAH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.