Founded in 2001, Universidad Arturo Michelena (Arturo Michelena University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Valencia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Carabobo. 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 Arturo Michelena (UAM) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad Arturo Michelena (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.