Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Nicaragua (University of Medical Sciences, Nicaragua) is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Managua (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Nicaragua (UCM) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Nicaragua (UCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.