Established in 1993, Universidad Católica de Costa Rica (Catholic University of Costa Rica) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of San José (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), San Jose. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Católica de Costa Rica is a coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Costa Rica offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Universidad Católica de Costa Rica also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.