Founded in 1997, Universidad José Antonio Páez (José Antonio Páez University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Valencia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Carabobo. Officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad José Antonio Páez (UJAP) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad José Antonio Páez (UJAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UJAP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.