Established in 1951, Universidad Internacional Antonio de Valdivieso (Antonio de Valdivieso International University) is a higher-education institution located in the large town of Rivas (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Internacional Antonio de Valdivieso (UNIAV) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Internacional Antonio de Valdivieso (UNIAV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UNIAV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.