Established in 1998, Universidad Autonoma de Chinandega (Autonomous University of Chinandega) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Chinandega (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Autonoma de Chinandega (UACH) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad Autonoma de Chinandega (UACH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UACH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.