Founded in 1994, Universidad de Occidente UDO (University of the West UDO) is a higher-education institution located in the small city of León (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Leon. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad de Occidente UDO (UDO) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad de Occidente UDO (UDO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UDO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.