Founded in 2010, Universidad de Occidente, Guatemala (University of the West) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Quetzaltenango (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala (Council of Private Higher Education), Universidad de Occidente, Guatemala (UDEO) is a coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution. Universidad de Occidente, Guatemala (UDEO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UDEO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.