Founded in 1968, Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas José de la Luz y Caballero (Pedagogical University José de la Luz y Caballero) 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 Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba), Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas José de la Luz y Caballero (UCPJLC) is a coeducational Cuban higher education institution. Universidad de Ciencias Pedagógicas José de la Luz y Caballero (UCPJLC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UCPJLC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.