Established in 1991, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción (Catholic University of the Holy Conception) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Concepción (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bio Bio. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción (UCSC) is a large coeducational Chilean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción (UCSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UCSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.