Founded in 1976, Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez (José Martí Pérez University of Sancti Spiritus) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Sancti Spíritus (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sancti Spiritus. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba), Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez (UNISS) is a small coeducational Cuban higher education institution. Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez (UNISS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNISS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.