Established in 1964, Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales (University of Commercial Science) is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Managua (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Leon. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales (UCC) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales (UCC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UCC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.