Established in 1983, Universidad José María Vargas (José María Vargas University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Caracas (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). 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 María Vargas (UJMV) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad José María Vargas (UJMV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UJMV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.