Founded in 1982, Universidad CESMAG (CESMAG University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Pasto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Narino. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad CESMAG (UNICESMAG) is a coeducational Colombian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad CESMAG (UNICESMAG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNICESMAG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.