Founded in 1997, Universidad Americana, Costa Rica (American University, Costa Rica) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of San José (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), San Jose. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Americana, Costa Rica (UAM) is a coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Americana, Costa Rica (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.