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