Established in 1996, Universidad del Norte de Nicaragua (University of Northern Nicaragua) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Estelí (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Esteli. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad del Norte de Nicaragua (UNN) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad del Norte de Nicaragua (UNN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.