Founded in 2006, Universidad Bethesda (University of Bethesda) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Santa Cruz de la Sierra (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Santa Cruz. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Bethesda is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Bethesda offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Universidad Bethesda also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.