Founded in 2003, Universidad de la Integración de las Américas (University of the Integration of the Americas) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Asunción (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Asuncion. This institution also has a branch campus in Ciudad del Este. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Paraguay (National Council of Higher Education of Paraguay), Universidad de la Integración de las Américas (UNIDA) is a small coeducational Paraguayan higher education institution. Universidad de la Integración de las Américas (UNIDA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIDA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.