Founded in 1997, Universidad del Valle, Nicaragua (Valle University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Managua (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad del Valle, Nicaragua (UNIVALLE) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad del Valle, Nicaragua (UNIVALLE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNIVALLE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.