Founded in 1991, Universidad Autónoma de Asunción (Autonomous University of Asunción) 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 de Asunción (UAA) is a coeducational Paraguayan higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Asunción (UAA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Paraguayan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UAA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.