Founded in 1983, Universidad Cristiana de las Asambleas de Dios (Christian University of the Assemblies of God) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of San Salvador (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador (Ministry of Education of El Salvador), Universidad Cristiana de las Asambleas de Dios (UCAD) is a coeducational Salvadoran higher education institution. Universidad Cristiana de las Asambleas de Dios (UCAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UCAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.