Founded in 2000, Universidad de Margarita (Margarita University) is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of El Valle del Espíritu Santo (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Nueva Esparta. 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 Margarita (UNIMAR) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad de Margarita (UNIMAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNIMAR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.