Founded in 1992, Universidad Catolica Redemptoris Mater (Redemptoris Mater Catholic University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Managua (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Catolica Redemptoris Mater (UNICA) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Catolica Redemptoris Mater (UNICA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UNICA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.