Established in 1994, Universidad Americana (American University) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Asunción (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Asuncion. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná and Encarnación. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Paraguay (National Council of Higher Education of Paraguay), Universidad Americana (UA) is a small coeducational Paraguayan higher education institution. Universidad Americana (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Paraguayan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.