Established in 1997, Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala (University of the Isthmus, Guatemala) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Guatemala City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guatemala. Officially recognized by the Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala (Council of Private Higher Education), Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala (UNIS) is a coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala (UNIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.