Established in 1967, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Holguín (Medical University of Holguín) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Holguín (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Holguin. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Salud Pública, Cuba (Ministry of Public Health of Cuba), Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Holguín (UCMHG) is a medium-sized coeducational Cuban higher education institution. Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Holguín (UCMHG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UCMHG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.