Founded in 2004, Universidad de Falcón (University of Falcon) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Punto Fijo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Falcon. Officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad de Falcón (UDEFA) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad de Falcón (UDEFA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UDEFA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.