Established in 1996, Universidad Magister (Magister University) is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of San Pedro (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), San Jose. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Magister is a coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Magister offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Universidad Magister also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.