Established in 1986, Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua (Bicentenary University of Aragua) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Maracay (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Aragua. 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 Bicentenaria de Aragua (UBA) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua (UBA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 36 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UBA 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.