Founded in 1987, Universidad del Istmo (University of the Isthmus) is a higher-education institution located in the large city of Panama City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Panama. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion y Acreditacion Universitaria de Panama (National Council of University Assessment and Accreditation of Panama), Universidad del Istmo (UDI) is a coeducational Panamanian higher education institution. Universidad del Istmo (UDI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UDI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.