Established in 1992, Universidad Autónoma del Paraguay (Autonomous University of Paraguay) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Asunción (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Asuncion. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Paraguay (National Council of Higher Education of Paraguay), Universidad Autónoma del Paraguay (UAP) is a coeducational Paraguayan higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma del Paraguay (UAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UAP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.