Founded in 1995, Universidad de las Américas, Nicaragua (University of Las Américas, Nicaragua) is a private 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 las Américas, Nicaragua (ULAM) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad de las Américas, Nicaragua (ULAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ULAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.