Established in 1981, Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios (Captain General Gerardo Barrios University) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of San Miguel (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Usulután. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador (Ministry of Education of El Salvador), Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios (UGB) is a coeducational Salvadoran higher education institution. Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios (UGB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UGB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.